Software Engineering Lead- Javascript, AWS- outside IR35
Posted Today by GCS
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
London, UK
Summary: The Software Engineering Lead role focuses on leading the development of scalable, cloud-native systems with a strong emphasis on Back End technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js. The position requires a hands-on technical leader who can mentor engineers and drive best practices in collaboration with cross-functional teams. The role is primarily remote, with occasional office presence in London. The position is classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Back End architecture and development while remaining hands-on
- Drive best practices through code reviews and technical leadership
- Work closely with Product, DevOps, and Architecture teams
- Own system scalability, performance, and reliability
Key Skills:
- Strong commercial experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js
- Proven experience building event-driven systems using Kafka
- Strong AWS experience across modern cloud services
- Background designing and operating microservices/distributed systems
- Hands-on technical leader with experience mentoring engineers and leading delivery
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Software Engineering Lead - Backend (JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, AWS, Kafka)
Outside IR35
Remote with 2 days a month in the office in London
We're looking for an experienced Software Engineering Lead with a strong Back End development background to lead the delivery of scalable, cloud-native systems.
Key skills:
- Strong commercial experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js
- Proven experience building event-driven systems using Kafka
- Strong AWS experience across modern cloud services
- Background designing and operating microservices/distributed systems
- Hands-on technical leader with experience mentoring engineers and leading delivery
Role overview:
- Lead Back End architecture and development while remaining hands-on
- Drive best practices through code reviews and technical leadership
- Work closely with Product, DevOps, and Architecture teams
- Own system scalability, performance, and reliability
This role suits a technically strong leader who enjoys setting direction and getting into the code.
Please send across an updated CV if this position is of interest
Interviews to take place this week
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
