Lead Software Engineer

Contract Lead Full Stack Engineer (Python, Node, React)

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

Rate: £500 - £550 per day (Inside IR35)

Location: UK Remote

Start: ASAP

Duration: 3 to 6 months initially

We’re supporting a growing technology consultancy delivering large-scale cloud and application modernisation programmes for enterprise clients who are now looking for a Lead Full Stack Engineer to join a transformation project with an existing customer.

If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, working in a full stack capacity, this role will suit you perfectly.

The Role

As a Lead Full Stack Engineer, you’ll join the consultancy’s technical delivery team, working directly with end clients to stabilise, refactor and modernise critical applications. This is a hands-on position involving full stack development, architecture decisions and more.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Strong experience with Python

Strong experience with NodeJS / ReactJS

Docker and containerised workloads

CI/CD tooling: GitHub Actions, Jenkins

Cloud experience either Azure, AWS or GCP

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Nice xwzovoh to have:

• Consultancy or client-facing delivery experience

• Background in application remediation or cloud modernisation

• Understanding of cloud networking, security and observability

Why Join This Consultancy?

• Work on high-impact engineering challenges
• Join a supportive community of senior engineers and cloud specialists
• Help shape technical direction and influence client outcomes
• Be part of a pragmatic, delivery-focused environment