Lead Fullstack Developer

Lead Fullstack Developer - to £60k + excellent benefits

Our client are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior/Lead Developer to architect, develop, and optimize complex web applications for our data-driven platforms. This role combines hands-on coding with technical leadership, ensuring best practices across the full development lifecycle. You will collaborate with product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

  • Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance applications.
  • Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to design system solutions aligned with business goals.

Development & Technical Leadership

  • Build end-to-end features using ReactJS/Next.js (frontend) and Node.js (backend).
  • Design and implement APIs (RESTful and GraphQL where appropriate).
  • Integrate with relational and NoSQL databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
  • Ensure comprehensive test coverage through unit and integration testing.

Mentorship & Collaboration

  • Mentor and guide engineers, fostering technical growth within the team.
  • Lead technical discussions, proof-of-concepts, and design reviews.
  • Work closely with UX/UI, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless delivery.

Technical Expertise

  • Frontend: ReactJS, Next.js, modern UI principles.
  • Backend: Node.js, ASP.NET (C#), Spatial Data
  • Languages: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, C#
  • Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
  • APIs: RESTful, GraphQL.
  • Testing: Jest or similar frameworks.
  • Cloud Infrastructure: DevOps/AWS/Github/Jira/Confluence/M365

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Strong knowledge of performance optimization and security best practices.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

What’s on offer

  • Impactful Work: Contribute to projects shaping the future of renewable energy.
  • Learning & Growth: Access to training, certifications, and career development programs.
  • Flexibility: Remote work options and a healthy work-life balance.
  • Inclusive Culture: Collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.
  • Competitive Package: Attractive salary and benefits, including, bonus, pension, share options, healthcare, dental care, life assurance.

Job Details

Company
Ascent Sourcing Ltd
Location
Norwich, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£55,000 - £60,000 per annum
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