Job Description
Title: Technical Lead (Node & TypeScript)Salary: Up to £95,000 + BonusLocation: Fully Remote (UK)Are you an experienced Tech Lead or Engineering Lead who enjoys driving technical direction, leading high-performing agile teams, and shaping scalable backend platforms?We're partnering with a fast-growing product-led technology business looking for a senior technology leader to oversee a backend engineering function delivering highly scalable, customer-facing products used at scale.This role is primarily leadership and architecture focused (approximately 80% hands-off / 20% hands-on), ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring engineers, guiding delivery, influencing architecture, and working closely with product and business stakeholders.What You'll Be DoingLeading and mentoring an agile engineering squad of 10+ engineersDriving technical delivery across backend services and platform initiativesProviding architecture oversight and ensuring scalable, resilient solution designWorking closely with Product, Delivery and Engineering leadership on roadmap planning and executionChampioning engineering best practices, quality standards and continuous improvementSupporting technical decision-making, code reviews and high-level solution designHelping shape team structure, delivery processes and technical strategyActing as a senior technical stakeholder across the wider businessWhat We're Looking ForProven experience leading engineering squads or agile delivery teamsStrong background in backend engineering and distributed systemsExperience providing architecture guidance and technical oversightExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsStrong understanding of agile delivery methodologiesIdeally experience within financial services, fintech, or payments environmentsTech Environment (Nice to Have)Node.js / TypeScriptAWS cloud environmentsREST APIs and event-driven architecturesCI/CD and modern engineering practicesWhat's On OfferSalary up to £95,000 plus bonusFully remote working within the UK25 days holiday plus bank holidays10% pensionPrivate medical coverFast-moving 2-stage interview processThis is an excellent opportunity for a senior technical leader who wants to remain close to technology while focusing primarily on leadership, architecture, delivery, and team enablement.If you're interested in this role or know someone who would be, then please apply to this advert and reach out to a. methula@io associates.co.ukTPBN1_UKTJ