Job Title : Lead Typescript Developer Location: East Midlands, UK (Hybrid working available) Contract Type: Permanent A market leading tech company in the utilities sector is hiring for an exceptional Lead Typescript Developer to lead and shape the technical direction of newly formed platform team.
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
With a strong foundation as a TypeScript Developer and expertise in AWS, you will drive the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, reliable, and secure systems that support our growing business needs.
This is a pivotal role for a visionary leader ready to guide a talented team to deliver cutting-edge solutions while fostering innovation and excellence.
80% hands on engineering / 20% management split with the chance to grow into a full leadership position in the future.
Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Strategy: Lead and mentor the platform engineering team, providing technical guidance and career development support.
Define and execute the platform roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Platform Development: Architect, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure cloud-native platforms.
Collaborate closely with development, product, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration.
Technology Expertise: Drive best practices in TypeScript and AWS, ensuring code quality, testing, and deployment standards are met.
Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to improve performance and scalability.
Operational Excellence: Own the reliability and performance of the platform, ensuring uptime and swift issue resolution.
Monitor and optimize systems for cost efficiency without compromising on quality or security.
What We're Looking For Bachelor's or Master degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Proven experience in a leadership role within platform or software engineering teams.
Deep hands-on expertise with TypeScript and building scalable systems.
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms ( AWS ), Infrastructure as a code ( Terraform ) and CI/CD tools.
Proficiency in modern architecture patterns, microservices, containerisation and expert with Typescript, React and Node.
Strong understanding of cloud architecture Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex concepts to stakeholders.
A background in Agile development methodologies is a plus.
What Our Client Offer's Hybrid working model to support flexibility and work-life balance.
A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
A vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking work culture.
The chance to influence and shape the future of a growing and ambitious company.