At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and development of scalable backend systems using Node.js.
- Company: Dynamic tech company in Sheffield with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible work schedule, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on mentorship and career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a team where your technical leadership can shape the future of backend architecture.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in software development with strong Node.js and leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
Job Description Role: Engineering Tech Lead Node. js Architect
Location: Sheffield, UKContract (3 days a week Onsite)Job Description Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.
Experience 1015+ years of software development experience with at least 5+ years of hands-on expertise in Node. js and experience leading engineering teams and large-scale backend platforms.
Job
Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Tech Lead Node. js to lead the design, development, and evolution of scalable, high-performance backend systems.
The ideal candidate should possess deep technical expertise in the Node. js ecosystem, strong architectural and system design capabilities, and proven experience leading engineering teams through complex technical challenges.
This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, establish engineering best practices, and architect distributed systems capable of handling enterprise-scale workloads.
Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design, and development of mission-critical backend applications using Node. js.
Design scalable, secure, and highly available distributed systems and microservices.
Drive technical decision-making and define engineering standards across projects.
Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, Dev Ops, QA, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Review code, enforce best practices, and ensure maintainability and performance of applications.
Mentor and guide engineering teams through technical challenges and career development.
Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and observability.
Design APIs and integration patterns for internal and external systems.
Establish CI/CD pipelines and promote Dev Sec Ops practices.
Lead technical discussions on architecture, system trade-offs, and technology adoption.
Ensure applications meet security, compliance, and data privacy standards.
Participate in production support, incident management, and root cause analysis for critical issues. ?
Required Technical Skills Node. js Expertise Strong expertise in Node. js runtime internals and asynchronous programming.
Deep understanding of: Event Loop libuv Worker Threads Cluster module Streams Buffers Memory management Garbage collection Advanced knowledge of Java Script (ES6+) and Type Script.
Experience with backend frameworks such as: Express. js Nest JS Fastify Koa Architecture
Engineering Tech Lead Node.js Architect in York employer: Purview Consultancy Services Ltd
Purview is an exceptional employer that champions diversity and innovation, offering a vibrant work culture in Sheffield where creativity thrives. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a global network of over 1,200 professionals. Join us to be part of meaningful digital transformation while enjoying the benefits of a supportive environment that values your expertise and contributions.
Contact Details:
Purview Consultancy Services Ltd Recruitment Team
