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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Fullstack Engineer - **Company:** PlannerPal - **Location:** Leeds, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Flutter, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Software as a Service, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, Data Logging, ReactJS, Delivery Pipeline, Backend, Information Technology, Front End Software Development - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2850739669-2 ## About the Role * Degree in Computer Science or related developer education (e.g. a reputable coding bootcamp) or equivalent practical experience. * 7+ years' experience designing, developing, shipping and maintaining backend applications using Python and front-end web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (ideally React.js ), including operating at lead level. * Proven experience leading a squad's work- including planning and prioritising work, running ceremonies/stand-ups, reviewing output, and ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery across time zones. * Strong experience working with both Python and React, and some experience working with AWS hosting/back-end services. * Significant experience using agentic coding tools * Experienced in designing, building and maintaining automated tests and contributing to CI pipelines. * Has worked with other developers in an agile set-up(e.g. sprints, stand-ups, retros). * Experienced in debugging and fixing live incidents in time-pressured situations, and in improving systems/processes to prevent recurrences. * Experience of working with continuous deployment pipelines (you don't have to build everything yourself, but should be comfortable working within and improving such setups). * Strong understanding of industry trends and development best practices- especially regarding security, application performance and scalability. * Has a strong sense of ownership, attention to detail and the ability to work independently with a team-oriented work ethic. * Strong communication skills for effective teamwork and collaboration, and confidence interacting with customers and partners in a technical leadership capacity. * Is proactive, initiates improvements, and offers assistance even without being asked. * Comfortable in using AI code development tooling * Right to work in the UK Nice to have's; * Experience inB2B SaaS, ideally in fintech, wealth tech or other regulated industries. * Experience integrating with CRM systems and/or financial platforms. * Exposure to observability and monitoring tools (e.g. logging, metrics, tracing). ## Description We're now looking for a Lead Full-Stack Engineer to take ownership of solution design and lead delivery across a distributed engineering setup. You will: * Own the design for key features of our solutions * Organise and manage the work of a small squad of engineers * Ensure that coding and testing standards are upheld This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the founders at a defining stage in our growth. Responsibilities; Solution design; * Own the end-to-end solution design for new features within a defined architecture framework * Make pragmatic decisions about trade-offs (scope, performance, scalability, security) in a fast-moving environment. Delivery leadership; * Act as the day-to-day technical and delivery lead for a squad of engineers * Define and manage the work: break down Product Requirement Documents and user stories into clear tasks, estimate effort, set priorities and timelines, and track progress to ensure on-time delivery. * Run or participate in ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, reviews) to keep work aligned and unblock issues quickly. Hands-on development; * Take ownership of complex or high-impact pieces of work, especially where the architecture, integrations or performance considerations are non-trivial. * Design, build and optimise the journeys of our service using our tech stack: * Backend: Python * Frontend: React + Flutter * Data / Infra: Postgres, AWS ( S3, ECS etc.) * Write high-quality, testable code and contribute to our continuous integration and deployment pipelines. Technical ownership & continuous improvement; * Take ownership of technical design as part of a small, fast-moving team. * Help evolve our platform architecture for performance, resilience, observability and security as we scale. * Identify and drive improvements to developer experience, tooling and internal processes (e.g. testing, release, monitoring, on-call), in collaboration with both in-house and outsourced engineers. ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Flutter Packages and Plugins - A Look Under the Hood](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/555-flutter-packages-and-plugins-a-look-under-the-hood) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)