Lead Software Engineer (TypeScript / Tract Native

Our client, a growing company based in London is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to take ownership of the technology stack and guide the engineering team through this next phase of growth. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical delivery with strategic oversight., As Lead, you will act as a "player-coach": shipping critical code yourself while mentoring engineers, driving technical strategy, and ensuring the platform scales with rapid international growth. You will work closely with the founders, translating business goals into a clear technical roadmap and high-quality execution. What You'll Be Working On

• Mobile Apps: Core customer apps built with TypeScript, React Native, Expo.
• Backend: TypeScript, GCP/Firebase Cloud Functions, GCP Pub/Sub, Postgres, Prisma.
• Web Apps: Customer-facing portals for sign-up and account management (TypeScript, React, Vercel).
• Internal ERP: Mission control for stock, customers, and operations (TypeScript, Next.js, Vercel).
• A high-velocity release culture, deploying multiple times per day to tens of thousands of users., * Lead end-to-end development and delivery of core features across mobile, backend, and internal tooling.
• Shape the technical roadmap and make high-impact architectural decisions in partnership with the founders.
• Own the quality, reliability, and performance of applications in production.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, pairing, and establishing strong engineering practices.
• Drive AI-accelerated engineering productivity, leveraging modern tools to ship faster and smarter.
• Be hands-on: shipping code daily, unblocking the team, and taking responsibility for critical systems., We cover the full spectrum of roles, from entry-level to senior leadership, across multiple industries:
• IT & Technology: Software Engineers, Cloud & DevOps Specialists, IT Support, Cybersecurity, CTOs and more
• Sales: Business Development, Account Management, Inside Sales, Sales Leadership
• Digital & Marketing: Brand, Communications, Social Media, SEO, PPC, Content, Marketing Executives through to CMOs
• AI & Data: AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Analysts, and emerging tech specialists

Whether you're hiring a Fullstack Developer in Leeds, a Sales Executive in London, a Marketing Manager in Birmingham, or an AI Engineer in Manchester, we can help., Our ethos is simple: deliver a consultancy-style recruitment solution where people always come first.

• We use the latest recruitment technology to ensure smooth, transparent processes.
• We keep candidates informed at every stage of their journey.
• Our consultants are free from unnecessary call targets, if we contact you, it's because we have something valuable to share.
• We provide ongoing support and advice, with many of our original candidates now returning as hiring managers.

• Strong experience across the stack: TypeScript, React Native, React, Node, Postgres, GCP/Firebase.
• Full-stack mindset: comfortable working on mobile apps, web apps, backend, and SQL.
• Proven ability to write efficient, production-ready code that is reliable, observable, and maintainable.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced release culture (multiple deploys per day).
• Product-focused, with the ability to empathise with users and steer feature development.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally in a fast-moving startup or product-led environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ownership mentality, and ability to work in GMT-friendly time zones.
• Experience with AI-powered SWE tools (Cursor, Windsurf, v0, etc.) and enthusiasm for pushing productivity.
• Preferred: ability to work from the London office 3 days per week.

• Circa £100k per annum depending on experience & location
• Annual performance bonus of up to 15%
• Fully remote / hybrid working (GMT hours), * "Extremely helpful, competent, and professional. Mike went above and beyond to provide the best service possible." - Harry, Service Delivery Manager
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Adria Solutions Ltd is a family-run recruitment consultancy, established in 2004. From our base in Cheshire's leafy suburbs, we've grown into a trusted partner for businesses across Manchester, the North-West, and the wider UK. While our roots are in IT recruitment, our reach now spans Sales, Digital, Marketing, and AI, helping companies secure the talent they need to thrive in fast-moving industries. Our reputation has been built on long-term relationships and word-of-mouth recommendations. Many of our earliest clients still work with us today, considering us one of the most reliable recruitment partners in the region., We are not a typical recruitment agency. We combine a personal, boutique service with the technology and reach of larger firms. * Personal, not pushy: We believe recruitment works best when built on honest conversations, not hard-sell tactics. * Specialist consultants: Our team are entrepreneurial thinkers who understand how businesses grow and what it takes to succeed in competitive markets. Adaptable approach: Every client and candidate is different, so we tailor our service rather than follow a one-size-fits-all process.