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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Full Stack Tech Lead - Node.js, React, Java Script - **Company:** Jobtailor - **Location:** Milton Keynes, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, HTML5, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Design Documents, Software Design Patterns, Github, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Node.Js, NoSQL, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Openapi, ReactJS, Express.js, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Api Design, NestJS, Restful APIs, Es2015, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815035344-full-stack-tech-lead--nodejs-react-java-script ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience * Core Technologies Front-end: React.js, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript * Back-end: Node.js (Express.js/NestJS) * API Development: RESTful services, microservices architecture * Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) * Strong understanding of software architecture patterns (microservices, layered architecture, event-driven systems) * Experience with scalable and cloud-native solution design * Knowledge of system integration patterns and API design principles * Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) * Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) * Exposure to containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) * Strong grounding in clean code principles and design patterns (SOLID, DRY) * Experience with test automation, code quality tools, and static analysis * Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements * Overall experience with strong hands-on development background * Proven experience in technical leadership or senior development roles * Experience delivering enterprise-scale applications in Agile environments * Exposure to distributed delivery models (onshore/offshore teams), * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science * Bachelor's degree in Engineering #J-18808-Ljbffr ## Description Responsibilities * Provide technical leadership across development teams to ensure the design and delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions * Lead the design and development of key features, components, and services across the application stack * Provide hands-on guidance in building scalable applications using React, Node.js, and TypeScript * Own critical technical decisions, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and long-term scalability goals * Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical challenges and design issues * Translate business and functional requirements into technical designs and implementation plans * Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to refine requirements and define solution approaches * Produce and review technical design documentation, API specifications, and architectural artifacts * Define and enforce coding standards, development best practices, and quality benchmarks * Conduct code reviews to ensure maintainability, performance, and security compliance * Ensure adherence to DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding * Monitor and improve non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, reliability, and resilience * Guide and mentor offshore and distributed development teams, ensuring alignment to delivery standards * Allocate tasks, oversee progress, and provide regular technical direction to team members * Facilitate knowledge transfer, technical upskilling, and team capability development * Communicate technical decisions, risks, and progress clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences * Support Agile delivery processes including backlog refinement, sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience * Core Technologies Front-end: React.js, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript * Back-end: Node.js (Express.js/NestJS) * API Development: RESTful services, microservices architecture * Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) * Strong understanding of software architecture patterns (microservices, layered architecture, event-driven systems) * Experience with scalable and cloud-native solution design * Knowledge of system integration patterns and API design principles * Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) * Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) * Exposure to containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) * Strong grounding in clean code principles and design patterns (SOLID, DRY) * Experience with test automation, code quality tools, and static analysis * Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements * Overall experience with strong hands-on development background * Proven experience in technical leadership or senior development roles * Experience delivering enterprise-scale applications in Agile environments * Exposure to distributed delivery models (onshore/offshore teams) Certifications & Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science * Bachelor's degree in Engineering ## Related Videos - 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