About this role
Salary: £41,000 - 81,000 per year
Requirements: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experienceStrong hands-on development background with overall experience in software developmentProven experience in technical leadership or senior development rolesExperience delivering enterprise-scale applications in Agile environmentsExposure to distributed delivery models with onshore and offshore teamsFront-end experience with React.js, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6), and TypeScriptBack-end experience with Node.js, including Express.js or NestJSExperience with RESTful services, microservices architecture, SQL databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, and NoSQL databases such as MongoDBStrong understanding of software architecture patterns, including microservices, layered architecture, and event-driven systemsExperience with scalable and cloud-native solution designKnowledge of system integration patterns and API design principlesExperience with CI/CD pipelines such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or JenkinsFamiliarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCPExposure to containerisation with Docker and orchestration with KubernetesStrong grounding in clean code principles and design patterns such as SOLID and DRYExperience with test automation, code quality tools, and static analysisUnderstanding of security best practices and compliance requirementsStrong leadership, mentoring, and team management capabilitiesExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsAbility to balance technical depth with delivery and business prioritiesProactive problem-solving and decision-making mindsetHigh level of accountability and ownership Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership across development teams to ensure the design and delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutionsLead the design and development of key features, components, and services across the application stackProvide hands-on guidance in building scalable applications using React, Node.js, and TypeScriptOwn critical technical decisions and ensure alignment with architectural standards and long-term scalability goalsAct as the primary escalation point for complex technical challenges and design issuesTranslate business and functional requirements into technical designs and implementation plansCollaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to refine requirements and define solution approachesProduce and review technical design documentation, API specifications, and architectural artefactsDefine and enforce coding standards, development best practices, and quality benchmarksConduct code reviews to ensure maintainability, performance, and security complianceEnsure adherence to DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and secure codingMonitor and improve non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, reliability, and resilienceGuide and mentor offshore and distributed development teams, ensuring alignment to delivery standardsAllocate tasks, oversee progress, and provide regular technical direction to team membersFacilitate knowledge transfer, technical upskilling, and team capability developmentEnsure effective coordination between onshore and offshore teams, managing dependencies and delivery risksWork closely with architects, QA teams, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholdersParticipate in and contribute to design reviews, sprint planning, and governance forumsCommunicate technical decisions, risks, and progress clearly to both technical and non-technical audiencesSupport Agile delivery processes including backlog refinement, sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectivesEnsure timely and predictable delivery of features aligned with sprint and programme objectivesIdentify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies Technologies: APIAWSAzureCI/CDCloudDevSecOpsDevOpsDockerES6GCPGitHubHTML5SupportJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesMongoDBMySQLNestJSNoSQLPostgreSQLReactSQLSecurityTypeScriptmicroservicesNodeJSExpressJSJavaFullstack More:
We provide technical leadership across development teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions. This role combines hands-on development with leadership, engineering governance, and collaboration across onshore and offshore teams. We offer a collaborative working environment where we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and peers through good times and challenges, and we empower passionate technology professionals to expand their skills through inspiring projects and Expleo Academy training. We also offer competitive company benefits and are committed to inclusive, accessible recruitment and equal opportunities for all.
last updated 30 week of 2026