Want to own technical direction not just tickets?
Technical Lead Developer - Full Stack - JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js
Portsmouth (Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite)
Up to £100,000 + benefitsIf you're the kind of engineer who naturally sets technical standards, challenges architectural decisions, and raises the bar for everyone around you, this is your opportunity to lead from the front.
We're partnered with a fast-scaling UK SaaS technology company building sophisticated, data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage their customers. As they evolve their next-generation customer-facing platforms, they're looking for a Technical Lead to take ownership of technical delivery and architectural direction.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll be involved from early design through to production deployment, working in a modern cloud environment, where code ships to live environments daily.
Tech Environment
You'll work with a modern stack including:
TypeScript, JavaScript
Microservices Architecture
Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake
AWS cloud infrastructure
Mature CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practicesIt's a fast-moving SaaS environment with continuous deployment and a strong emphasis on engineering quality.
About You
You're a senior full stack engineer who has naturally evolved into technical leadership.
10+ years' experience in full stack development
3+ years' commercial TypeScript experience
Strong Node.js expertise
Proven background in system design and scalable architectures
Experience building and operating large, production SaaS platforms
A clean-code mindset (SOLID principles, design patterns, testable systems)
Experience working within mature CI/CD environments
Strong commercial awareness when designing solutions
Confident communicator who collaborates effectively with stakeholders
An interest in leveraging AI to improve and accelerate development
Passion for performance, security, and engineering excellence
Computer Science degree or equivalent real-world expertiseInterested?
If you're ready to shape technical direction in a high-growth SaaS environment, without stepping away from hands-on engineering, this could be the move.
Apply now or contact me to talk: (url removed)
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