Tech Lead - £485 Inside IR35 - Leeds (Hybrid)

Technical Lead – TypeScript / Node.js / AWS

Location: Leeds – Hybrid, approximately 1 day per week onsite Contract: Until 31 March 2027 Start: ASAP Rate: Up to £485 per day (Inside IR35)

We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead to join a newly formed development team delivering a high-profile digital transformation programme within the healthcare sector.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will work closely with architects, designers and engineers to take high-level requirements and turn them into secure, scalable and production-ready digital services.

The role has a strong focus on TypeScript, Node.js, AWS, APIs and microservices, with previous experience working with FHIR/HL7 and healthcare technology highly desirable.

The Role

As Technical Lead, you will:

Provide strong technical leadership to a newly formed engineering team. Lead the design and development of back-end services using TypeScript and Node.js. Design and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices. Work closely with Technical Architects and Designers to translate requirements into technical solutions. Contribute to modern front-end applications using React, Angular or similar technologies. Build and deploy solutions within AWS environments. Champion clean, secure and maintainable engineering practices. Drive automated testing using Jest, Playwright or similar tools. Support CI/CD and automated deployment using GitHub Actions. Conduct code reviews, mentor engineers and influence technical decisions. Take solutions through the full lifecycle from design and development to testing and production deployment. Key Skills & Experience

We are looking for candidates with strong experience in:

TypeScript and Node.js Technical leadership / Lead Developer experience

Aws

RESTful APIs and microservices Full-stack development using React, Angular or similar Automated testing and test-driven engineering practices Jest and/or Playwright CI/CD and GitHub Actions SOLID principles and clean code Git and Agile development Mentoring and supporting other engineers Experience within healthcare or digital health environments, particularly working with FHIR, HL7, healthcare APIs or interoperability standards, would be highly advantageous.

You should be a proactive self-starter who is comfortable taking ownership, providing technical direction and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Agile environment.

Interested? Apply now with your latest CV for further information and a confidential discussion