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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Full Stack Technical Lead - **Company:** EveryMatrix - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Code Review, Databases, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, PostgreSQL, Automation of Marketing, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Strategies of Testing, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Technical Debt, Backend, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Front End Software Development, Vertica, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=314b23b501a388bd ## About the Role * Strong experience as a Full Stack Engineer, with proven architectural responsibility. * Deep understanding of modern front-end frameworks, including React; Backend development in Java (Spring Boot preferred); RESTful APIs and event-driven / microservices architecture; Relational and analytical databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, ClickHouse or similar). * Experience with CI/CD pipelines; Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes preferred); Version control systems (Git). * Strong knowledge of design patterns; Secure coding practices; Performance optimisation. * Experience leading or mentoring engineers. * Strong people management skills. * Comfortable giving constructive feedback and conducting performance reviews. * Strong communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Ability to balance hands-on contribution with strategic leadership. * Proven experience recruiting and building teams. * Strong English communication skills. ## Description This is a hybrid leadership role combining strong hands-on technical contribution with team leadership, mentoring, architectural ownership and operational excellence. The successful candidate will be accountable for delivering high-quality, scalable software while building and maturing a high-performing engineering team. What You'll get to do: * Provide hands-on development across front-end (React) and back-end (Java) components. * Lead code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards. * Establish best practices for: Clean code and maintainability; Testing strategy (unit, integration, E2E); CI/CD pipelines; Observability and monitoring; Security and performance optimisation. * Ensure scalability, reliability, and long-term technical sustainability of a high-throughput, event-driven platform. * Reduce technical debt through structured improvement initiatives. * Line-manage two Full Stack Engineers initially. * Partner closely with the Delivery Manager to ensure predictable and high-quality delivery. * Mentor engineers. * Create a culture of ownership, accountability and engineering excellence. * Lead recruitment efforts to grow the team through 2026 and beyond. * Support onboarding and integration of new team members. * Own and continuously improve the full SDLC (Requirements refinement, Technical design, Development, Testing, Deployment, Production support). * Champion DevOps principles and automation. * Ensure robust release processes and environment management. * Maintain high standards of documentation and knowledge sharing. * Collaborate with Product, Delivery, QA, and other stakeholders. * Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions - including campaign automation, player segmentation, real-time triggers, and personalised engagement flows. * Contribute to roadmap planning and technical strategy. * Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term architecture goals. * Provide technical risk assessment and mitigation strategies. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) ## Related Articles - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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