Job Description
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.
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