Software Development Team Lead
Location: Remote - 1-2 day/month travel to Cambridge (expenses paid)
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Excellent Benefits
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Software Development Team Lead with a strong background in frontend engineering to join a growing product-led tech company operating in the mission-critical intelligence and analytics space.
You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture and development of their modern web-based platforms while supporting and mentoring a small, high-performing team (3–4 developers). This is an opportunity for someone who still enjoys hands-on coding, but is ready to lead with impact and help grow a collaborative engineering culture. Prior Leadership Experience is not Essential!
What You’ll Be Doing
* Writing clean, scalable, and efficient frontend code using JavaScript, TypeScript, and React
* Leading a small team — guiding sprint planning, code reviews, and architectural decisions
* Mentoring junior engineers and fostering a high-trust, supportive environment
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams including backend engineers, product managers, and designers
* Helping shape technical direction and best practices for frontend development
* Participating in the full software lifecycle, from planning to release and ongoing improvements
* Occasionally travelling to Cambridge for team collaboration (1 day per month, expenses covered)
Tech Stack
* Frontend: React, TypeScript, MobX
* Testing: Jest, Playwright, React Testing Library
* Tooling: GitHub, CircleCI, AWS
* Dev Practices: CI/CD, TDD, accessible and scalable web development
What We’re Looking For
* Strong experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and React
* Proven background in frontend development, ideally with full-stack exposure
* Passion for clean, maintainable code and UI performance
* Ability to lead and mentor developers, even if informally
* Experience working in remote teams and agile environments
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Location & Remote Setup
This is a remote-first role. We’re especially interested in candidates based in or near Scotland (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen), where the client plans to grow a long-term tech presence.
Travel to the Cambridge HQ is required only about once per month, fully expensed.
Benefits
* Up to £75,000 salary, depending on experience
* 25 days annual leave + 5 personal days + bank holidays
* £325 annual lifestyle benefit
* Remote-first working with all travel costs to Cambridge covered
* Access to learning & development resources
* Supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven team culture
📩 Apply Now
Whether you’re an experienced tech lead or a senior frontend engineer ready to step into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.