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Birmingham (West Midlands)
Digital Waffle
Lead software engineer
Posted: 1 September
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Co-Founder @ Digital Waffle - The go-to partner when scaling your team within Tech, Digital, Marketing & Data - without the usual bullsh*t.

A fast-moving organisation is looking for a Lead (Full Stack) Software Engineer to join their team and build data-rich applications that power decision-making across the business. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work with modern technologies to create intuitive interfaces and scalable back-end systems, helping stakeholders turn complex datasets into clear insights.

Role: Lead Software Engineer / Developer

Location: Birmingham - Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)

What you’ll be doing:

* Developing responsive, high-performance web applications using React, Next.js and TypeScript
* Translating designs into code, ensuring functionality aligns with user requirements
* Building scalable APIs and backend microservices (Python/Node.js)
* Implementing secure authentication and authorisation protocols
* Writing clean, testable code with automated testing frameworks
* Supporting CI/CD processes and contributing to reusable component libraries
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class technical solutions

What you’ll need:

* Solid experience as a Full-Stack Developer working on data-heavy applications
* Strong expertise in React, TypeScript, and modern frontend frameworks
* Proven experience with backend microservices (Python or Node.js)
* Understanding of authentication and security standards (SSO, OIDC, RBAC, etc.)
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
* Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice to have:

* Experience with AWS cloud services and containerisation
* Knowledge of performance optimisation and rendering large datasets
* Experience with data visualisation libraries (D3.js, Chart.js, Plotly)
* Background in analytics, technology platforms, or data-rich environments

If you’re an experienced developer who thrives on solving complex problems and building scalable solutions, this could be the perfect role for you.


Seniority level

* Seniority level

Mid-Senior level


Employment type

* Employment type

Full-time


Job function

* Job function

Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries

Software Development, IT System Custom Software Development, and Technology, Information and Media

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