Technical Lead - TypeScript / Node.js

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 roadmap Lead architectural design and critical technology decisions Champion engineering best practices, code quality, and technical excellence Mentor, coach, and grow engineers at all levels Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation Backend Architecture & Development Architect, build, and scale backend services and RESTful APIs Design, optimise, and maintain MongoDB database solutions Improve system reliability, performance, and scalability Resolve complex production issues with robust solutions Implement microservices and modern backend patterns Collaboration & Delivery Partner with Product, Design, and the founder to deliver high-impact outcomes Participate in hiring and technical interviews to grow the engineering team Drive improvements in processes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices Ensure 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 ecosystem RESTful API design and distributed systems AWS or similar cloud platforms Microservices architecture CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices GitHub workflows Observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog) Docker and Kubernetes Tech Stack You’ll be working with: Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript Express.js, Fastify MongoDB AWS Vue.js, Nuxt.js Nice to Have – AI Experience Not essential, but highly desirable: Integrating AI/ML models into production systems Working with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) Prompt engineering AI 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 group Influence the technical and product direction from the ground up Hands-on leadership in a fast-moving, high-impact environment Benefits We genuinely invest in our people. You’ll enjoy: Hybrid Working  Flexible working hours 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 2 Christmas shutdown days Option to purchase an additional week of leave Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Technical Lead - TypeScript / Node.js