Technical Lead - TypeScript / Node.js As a Technical Lead, you’ll work directly with the founder to shape the technical vision and execution of a high-growth startup backed by a larger, established group. You’ll lead a talented engineering squad, drive architectural decisions, and deliver scalable backend systems that support thousands of users-all while influencing the strategic direction of the product. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll combine deep technical expertise with mentorship, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-moving startup environment. The Role Technical Strategy & Leadership Work alongside the founder to define and evolve the technical roadmapLead architectural design and critical technology decisionsChampion engineering best practices, code quality, and technical excellenceMentor, coach, and grow engineers at all levelsFoster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation Backend Architecture & Development Architect, build, and scale backend services and RESTful APIsDesign, optimise, and maintain MongoDB database solutionsImprove system reliability, performance, and scalabilityResolve complex production issues with robust solutionsImplement microservices and modern backend patterns Collaboration & Delivery Partner with Product, Design, and the founder to deliver high-impact outcomesParticipate in hiring and technical interviews to grow the engineering teamDrive improvements in processes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practicesEnsure effective planning, estimation, and execution across initiatives Core Technical Expertise You’ll thrive in this role if you have strong experience with: MongoDB (data modelling, indexing, aggregation pipelines, performance tuning)Node.js and the wider JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystemExpress.js and/or FastifyRESTful API design and distributed systemsAWS or similar cloud platformsMicroservices architectureTesting frameworks (Vitest, Jest, Mocha, etc.)CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practicesGitHub workflowsObservability and monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog)Docker and Kubernetes Tech Stack You’ll be working with: Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScriptExpress.js, FastifyMongoDBAWSVue.js, Nuxt.js Nice to Have – AI Experience Not essential, but highly desirable: Integrating AI/ML models into production systemsWorking with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)Prompt engineeringAI workflow tools (LangChain, Flowise)Building internal AI-powered automation tools Why This Role is Exciting Work directly with the founder on a startup backed by a larger, established groupInfluence the technical and product direction from the ground upHands-on leadership in a fast-moving, high-impact environment Benefits We genuinely invest in our people. You’ll enjoy: Remote-first working (offices in London and Manchester)Flexible working hours25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 2 Christmas shutdown daysOption to purchase an additional week of leave Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Technical Lead - TypeScript / Node.js
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