Software Development Team Lead (Node.js / TypeScript)
Remote (UK) | Cambridge office ~1-2 days/month | Permanent | £75,000
We’re partnering with a well‑established global software provider operating in the intelligence, public safety, and security technology space. Backed by a large international group, the company builds mission‑critical platforms used by government agencies, law enforcement, and enterprise organisations worldwide.
This is a hands‑on engineering leadership role combining technical ownership with team leadership.
The Role
You’ll lead the development of a cloud‑based data integration platform that connects:
- Commercial threat intelligence providers
You’ll manage a small team of engineers while remaining deeply involved in system design, development, and delivery.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and mentor a team of 2–4 engineers
- Own backend architecture and technical decisions
- Build scalable Node.js / TypeScript services
- Integrate multiple third‑party data sources via APIs
- Collaborate with product, UX, and architecture teams
- Ensure platform security, reliability, and compliance
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and cloud‑native best practices
- Establish monitoring, logging, and observability
What You’ll Bring
- Experience leading engineering teams
- Cloud platform experience (AWS or Azure)
- API integration experience (REST / GraphQL)
- CI/CD and DevOps practices
- Degree in Computer Science or similar (2:1+)
- React / frontend exposure
- Java or Python experience
- OSINT, threat intelligence, or security‑focused systems
Why Join?
- Work on technology that directly supports public safety & national security
- Fully remote UK role
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