Lead Developer – AWS Serverless/Node.js
Manchester (Hybrid)
6 Month Contract
£725/day (Inside IR35)
Eligible for SC Clearance
We are looking for an experienced Lead Developer to drive both hands‑on delivery and technical leadership across a high‑impact programme within a UK government environment. This role suits a senior technologist who can shape technical direction while remaining close to the code, mentoring teams, and delivering scalable, secure cloud‑native solutions.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Taking ownership of technical leadership and delivery across a key programme.
- Setting and evolving the technical strategy and architectural direction.
- Remaining hands‑on with development across Node.js and AWS serverless environments.
- Coaching, mentoring, and supporting engineers to build a high‑performing team.
- Collaborating with architects, stakeholders, and product teams to deliver aligned solutions.
- Driving engineering best practices.
Key Skills and Experience
- Proven experience as a Lead Developer or Technical Lead.
- Strong hands‑on experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
- Deep experience with AWS, particularly serverless technologies.
- Strong background in software development, including integrating multiple systems and services.
- Experience with authentication and security, including OIDC and modern identity approaches.
- Experience setting technical direction and leading delivery in complex environments.
- Passion for mentoring, coaching, and developing engineering capability.
Desirable
- Previous experience working within the UK Government or Public Sector.
- Architectural experience.
If you’re a hands‑on technical leader with strong cloud and integration experience, looking to shape and deliver impactful systems in a secure environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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