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# Lead Backend Engineer / Developer (Python TypeScript API

- **Company:** Client Server
- **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £150,000.0 - £180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Client Server Models, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Backend, Vue.js, Information Technology, Restful APIs
- **Published:** June 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.client-server.com//job/lead-backend-engineer-python-typescript-api-3

## About the Role

* You have achieved a minimum 2.1 BSc in Computer Science or similar technical discipline from a top tier / Russel Group university, backed by A's at A-level
 * You have strong software engineering experience with Python, TypeScript, RESTful APIs, Vue.js, PostgreSQL, CI/CD, Cloud, DevOps
 * You have advanced communication and client relationship building skills gained within a consultancy environment
 * You have strong business acumen
 * You're a technologist who enjoys collaborating and problem solving
 * You have a good knowledge of modern software engineering best practices across the full software development lifecycle
 * You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms
 * You're excited to join a start-up in a role that you can shape and influence

## Description

Are you a technologist who enjoys liaising with clients, looking for a new opportunity?, As a Lead Backend Engineer you'll design and implement the logic behind core applications, build APIs and microservices that handle data processing, business rules and third-party integrations and oversee the configuration and upkeep of secure, reliable server environments.

You'll work closely with internal teams and customers to gather detailed requirements through meetings and workshops and help shape the product vision and roadmap by offering technical insight and feasibility guidance, remaining hands-on with architecture and design.

You will be a technical leader, instilling best practices, conducting code reviews, mentoring and collaboratively problem solving to help your team remove any blockers and delivery high quality software.


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