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# Technical Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Spectrum IT Recruitment
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £100,000 - £110,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Node.Js, Software Architecture, TypeScript, Web Application Frameworks, ReactJS, Technical Debt, Backend, Vue.js, Event Driven Architecture, Api Design, Software Coding
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://itjobpro.co.uk/job/technical-lead-software-engineer

## About the Role

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, making sound architectural decisions and supporting other engineers to do their best work. You'll be comfortable moving between writing code, discussing product priorities and improving how software gets delivered., Experience as a Technical Lead, Lead Engineer or Senior Engineer with significant technical ownership.
Strong hands-on development skills with JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js.
Experience building APIs, backend services and cloud-based applications.
Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks such as React or Vue.
A solid understanding of system design, databases, performance and scalability.
Experience with cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS, alongside CI/CD and production monitoring.
A track record of improving existing systems while continuing to deliver useful features.
An approachable leadership style, with experience mentoring engineers and working across teams.Experience modernising platforms, building event-driven systems or supporting distributed engineering teams would also be valuable. Previous care-sector experience isn't essential; an interest in building useful technology with a positive impact is.

## Description

Lead technical delivery from initial design through development, release and ongoing operation.
Stay hands-on with coding, architecture and code reviews.
Help evolve the platform, balancing new features with reliability, maintainability and technical debt.
Coach engineers and encourage a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Work closely with product and business stakeholders to turn user needs into practical technical solutions.
Improve development workflows, automated testing, deployment processes and monitoring.
Bring clear thinking to technical decisions, explaining trade-offs to technical and non-technical colleagues.