Technical Lead - TypeScript / Node.js
As a Technical Lead, you’ll work directly with the founder to shape the technical vision and execution of a high-growth startup backed by a larger, established group. You’ll lead a talented engineering squad, drive architectural decisions, and deliver scalable backend systems that support thousands of users-all while influencing the strategic direction of the product.
This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll combine deep technical expertise with mentorship, strategic thinking, and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast-moving startup environment.
The Role
Technical Strategy & Leadership
* Work alongside the founder to define and evolve the technical roadmap
* Lead architectural design and critical technology decisions
* Champion engineering best practices, code quality, and technical excellence
* Mentor, coach, and grow engineers at all levels
* Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation
Backend Architecture & Development
* Architect, build, and scale backend services and RESTful APIs
* Design, optimise, and maintain MongoDB database solutions
* Improve system reliability, performance, and scalability
* Resolve complex production issues with robust solutions
* Implement microservices and modern backend patterns
Collaboration & Delivery
* Partner with Product, Design, and the founder to deliver high‑impact outcomes
* Participate in hiring and technical interviews to grow the engineering team
* Drive improvements in processes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
* Ensure effective planning, estimation, and execution across initiatives
Core Technical Expertise
You’ll thrive in this role if you have strong experience with:
* MongoDB (data modelling, indexing, aggregation pipelines, performance tuning)
* Node.js and the wider JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem
* Express.js and/or Fastify
* RESTful API design and distributed systems
* AWS or similar cloud platforms
* Microservices architecture
* Testing frameworks (Vitest, Jest, Mocha, etc.)
* CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
* GitHub workflows
* Observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog)
* Docker and Kubernetes
Tech Stack
You’ll be working with:
* Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript
* Express.js, Fastify
* MongoDB
* AWS
* Vue.js, Nuxt.js
Nice to Have – AI Experience
Not essential, but highly desirable:
* Integrating AI/ML models into production systems
* Working with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
* Prompt engineering
* AI workflow tools (LangChain, Flowise)
* Building internal AI‑powered automation tools
Why This Role is Exciting
* Work directly with the founder on a startup backed by a larger, established group
* Influence the technical and product direction from the ground up
* Hands‑on leadership in a fast-moving, high‑impact environment
Benefits
We genuinely invest in our people. You’ll enjoy:
* Remote‑first working (offices in London and Manchester)
* Flexible working hours
* 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 2 Christmas shutdown days
* Option to purchase an additional week of leave
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