Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead)
Type: 4 month fixed term contract (expected to role into perm).
Salary: £6,500 - £7,000 per calendar month (depending on exp).
Location: Hybrid 1-2 days in Liverpool or London office (depending on where you live).
Employment Type: Full-time.
About the company & role for Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead)
Our client is building a dynamic digital ecosystem that fosters social learning, problem-solving, and transformative connections. Through their Platform, they empower individuals, teams, and organisations to collaborate, share knowledge, and drive meaningful impact.
Committed to technology, inclusivity, and real-world solutions, the group is shaping the future of knowledge-sharing and professional development.
This is a great opportunity for a Full Stack Engineer to join them on an initial 4 month fixed term contract that is then expected to extend permanently and where you will help build and lead a team that are focused on innovation.
Role Overview:
The Full Stack Engineer will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining their platform. This position requires a highly skilled developer with expertise in front-end and back-end technologies, experience in scalable architecture, and the ability to lead a team of engineers.
Key Responsibilities for Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead):
* Technical Leadership – Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring high-quality code, best practices, and adherence to agile development methodologies.
* Full-Stack Development – Design, develop, and maintain platform features using React (frontend), Node.js (backend), Directus (CMS), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and APIs.
* Matrix/Synapse Integration – Develop and maintain real-time messaging and collaboration features using Matrix/Synapse for decentralised communication.
* Cloud & DevOps – Manage deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or equivalent).
* Database & API Management – Design efficient PostgreSQL and MongoDB schemas and develop secure RESTful/GraphQL APIs for seamless data integration.
* Performance Optimisation.
* System Architecture & Scalability.
* Code Review & Quality Assurance.
* Security Best Practices.
Skills and Experience:
Essential:
* Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
* Experience with Directus or other headless CMS solutions.
* Strong understanding of RESTful & GraphQL APIs.
* Proven experience in leading a development team and mentoring junior engineers.
* Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevOps practices.
* Agile development experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and containerisation (Docker).
Desirable:
* Arabic language skills to support the platform’s bilingual capabilities.
* Experience with AI/ML integrations or recommendation systems.
* Expertise in Matrix/Synapse integration for real-time messaging and communication.
* Knowledge of WebSockets, real-time messaging, and event-driven architectures.
* Background in platform monetisation and payment integration.
* Strong familiarity with access control, authentication (OAuth, JWT), and data privacy regulations.