Software Development Team Lead

Ref: JO-2512-358093

United Kingdom, London
Software Development & Engineering, Technology
IT
250 - 999 Employees
£500.00 - £650.00 per day

Environment: Hybrid
Contract Type: Temporary
Starts: 2026-01-19
Duration: 12 months

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Software Development Team Lead
Outside IR35 | Hybrid London

We are looking for two Software Development Team Leads to join a growing engineering team building an AI driven digital learning platform. This role will focus on scaling an existing product from early stage usage to high user volumes.

You will work hands on across Python, Node, Typescript and AWS, contributing directly to code while helping shape technical direction. The role starts hands on and will grow into mentoring and light people leadership as the team expands.

You will work closely with product, design and senior engineers to deliver new features, improve performance and ensure the platform is secure, reliable and scalable.

Key Responsibilities
Hands on development using Python, Node, Typescript and AWS
Support technical design, architecture and decision making
Mentor engineers and contribute to code reviews and best practice
Help scale the platform to support significant user growth
Contribute to AI, LLM and chatbot features
Work in short iterations with cross functional teams

Skills Required
Strong Python engineering background
Experience with Node, Typescript, SQL and cloud platforms
Hands on experience with AI, LLMs or chatbot development
Background in APIs, microservices and scalable systems
Comfortable working in fast paced, evolving product teams
Clear communication and a collaborative, low ego approach

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements