Lead Developer - AWS Serverless, Node.JS
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 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 youre 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.
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 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 youre 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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