Technical Lead - TypeScript/Node.js/AWS
Location: Leeds - Hybrid, approximately 1 day per week onsite
Contract: Until 31 March 2027
Start: ASAP
Rate: Up to £485 per day (Inside IR35)
We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead to join a newly formed development team delivering a high-profile digital transformation programme within the healthcare sector.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will work closely with architects, designers and engineers to take high-level requirements and turn them into secure, scalable and production-ready digital services.
The role has a strong focus on TypeScript, Node.js, AWS, APIs and microservices , with previous experience working with FHIR/HL7 and healthcare technology highly desirable.
The Role
As Technical Lead, you will:
- Provide strong technical leadership to a newly formed engineering team.
- Lead the design and development of Back End services using TypeScript and Node.js .
- Design and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices .
- Work closely with Technical Architects and Designers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Contribute to modern Front End applications using React, Angular or similar technologies .
- Build and deploy solutions within AWS environments.
- Champion clean, secure and maintainable engineering practices.
- Drive automated testing using Jest, Playwright or similar tools .
- Support CI/CD and automated deployment using GitHub Actions .
- Conduct code reviews, mentor engineers and influence technical decisions.
- Take solutions through the full life cycle from design and development to testing and production deployment.
Key Skills & Experience
We are looking for candidates with strong experience in:
- TypeScript and Node.js
- Technical leadership/Lead Developer experience
- AWS
- RESTful APIs and microservices
- Full-stack development using React, Angular or similar
- Automated testing and test-driven engineering practices
- Jest and/or Playwright
- CI/CD and GitHub Actions
- SOLID principles and clean code
- Git and Agile development
- Mentoring and supporting other engineers
Experience within healthcare or digital health environments , particularly working with FHIR, HL7, healthcare APIs or interoperability standards , would be highly advantageous.
You should be a proactive self-starter who is comfortable taking ownership, providing technical direction and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Agile environment.
Interested? Apply now with your latest CV for further information and a confidential discussion.
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