Lead Software Engineer - MongoDB / Node.js / JavaScript
As a Lead Engineer, youll play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of the product. Youll guide a talented squad of engineers, drive architectural decisions, and deliver scalable backend systems that directly impact thousands of users.
This is a hands-on leadership role where youll balance technical excellence with mentorship, collaboration, and strategic thinking.
What Youll Be DoingTechnical Leadership
* Set the technical direction and lead architectural decision-making
* Mentor and support junior and senior engineers
* Conduct code reviews and uphold engineering best practices
Backend Engineering
* Build and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs
* Design and optimise MongoDB database solutions
* Improve and maintain existing backend infrastructure
* Troubleshoot production issues and implement robust solutions
Collaboration & Delivery
* Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful customer outcomes
* Participate in technical interviews and help grow the engineering team
* Drive improvements in processes, tooling, and development practices
Core Technical Skills
Youll thrive if you have experience with:
1. MongoDB (data modelling, indexing, aggregation, performance tuning)
2. Node.js and the wider JavaScript/TypeScript eco...