Lead Back End Engineer

I’m currently assisting a fast-growing UK-based SaaS company in their search for a Lead-Level Full Stack Developer to join their expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge B2B technology products that are reshaping how businesses engage and grow.

The role is ideal for someone with 10+ years of experience, who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and enjoys leading technical work from concept to production. You’ll be working with a modern stack-NodeJS, Vue, Redis, SQL Server, Snowflake-and deploying daily to AWS using DevSecOps practices.

Key Highlights:

• Lead technical design and architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and initiative managers to shape product direction.
• Build scalable, secure systems with a strong focus on performance and maintainability.
• Work remotely while helping establish the company’s first South African office in Cape Town.

Essential Experience:

• 5+ years of JavaScript/TypeScript fluency.
• Full stack development across large-scale SaaS platforms.
• Strong grasp of clean code, SOLID principles, and design patterns.
• CI/CD and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Commercial mindset and customer-focused development.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Remote-first role with future Cape Town office plans.
• A collaborative, growth-oriented culture.
• Opportunity to contribute to community impact initiatives.

If you’re a forward-thinking developer with a passion for building high-quality software and leading technical innovation, I’d love to connect and share more details.

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