Lead Full Stack Developer

About the Role

Our client seeks a visionary Lead Full Stack Developer to spearhead development initiatives in their vibrant Newcastle upon Tyne office. This leadership position is critical for guiding a team of talented developers in building sophisticated, end-to-end software solutions. You will play a key role in defining technical strategies, overseeing project lifecycles, and ensuring the delivery of high-performance, scalable applications that meet evolving business needs. This is an exceptional chance to influence technological direction and mentor a dedicated team within a company renowned for its innovative spirit and commitment to quality in the heart of Tyne and Wear .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of full stack developers , fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Architect, develop, and deploy robust backend services and interactive frontend applications using cutting-edge technologies.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from conception and design to implementation and deployment.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and translate them into intuitive user interfaces.
• Champion best practices in coding, testing, and deployment, including CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into actionable technical plans.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in full stack development , with a significant portion in a lead or senior capacity.
• Deep expertise in frontend technologies such as React , Angular , or Vue.js , and backend technologies like Node.js , Python , or Java .
• Proven experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and working with microservices architecture.
• Strong understanding of database systems, both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB).
• Demonstrated experience with cloud environments (e.g., AWS ) and DevOps practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Opportunity to lead impactful projects and shape technical strategy.
• Comprehensive private healthcare coverage.
• Generous pension contributions and life assurance.
• Continuous learning opportunities, including access to training and certifications.