Lead Engineer Hybrid (Birmingham City Centre) Location: Hybrid Birmingham City Centre (office Mondays & Tuesdays)
Start Date: ASAP
A leading software consultancy is looking for a Lead Engineer to join their cross-functional team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an engineering-led environment, enjoys modern technologies, and wants to influence both technical direction and product outcomes.
The Role As a Lead Engineer, you will:
Provide technical leadership across projects, guiding a squad of 56 engineers
Drive technical excellence and ensure delivery of reliable, scalable solutions
Shape technical strategy and long-term architectural decisions
Optimise development workflows and delivery processes
Build strong relationships with stakeholders and clients
Foster collaboration, provide clear direction, and empower team members
Mentor engineers and support their technical growth
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on technical strategy
Skills & Experience Were looking for someone with experience in:
TypeScript/JavaScript
React and Next.js
Node.js (Fastify, Express or similar)
API testing tools (Postman, Bruno)
Databases such as Oracle or MongoDB
Leading cross-functional teams and working directly with clients
Bonus skills:
Git
CI/CD pipelines (Azure Pipelines or similar)
Azure Boards or similar project tools
Experience with AI/LLM integrations
Mindset & Behaviours Youll thrive in this role if you are:
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
Clear and confident in your communication
Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
Collaborative, friendly, and supportive
Passionate about delivering high-quality software
Interested in emerging technologies and best practices
Please get in touch and submit your CV and one of our team will be in touch as soon as possible. Thank you!
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