Lead JavaScript/TypeScript Software Engineer

Lead JavaScript/TypeScript Software Engineer A fantastic opportunity for a Lead JavaScript/TypeScript Software Engineer to join an innovative technology company developing advanced software solutions within a highly technical engineering environment. This is a hands-on software engineering role focused on building scalable, production-ready applications across both the frontend and backend. Working within a collaborative engineering team, you will help shape software architecture, development standards, testing practices and long-term product direction. Whilst some projects involve sophisticated physical systems and devices, prior experience with hardware-integrated software environments is not essential. The team is open to experienced software engineers who are excited by the opportunity to learn this area and work across a broader engineering landscape. Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Ideally on-site 5 days per week, although hybrid working may be considered for exceptional candidates (absolute minimum 3 days a week) Salary: £60,000 to £80,000 per annum + brilliant benefits - free gym, healthcare, enhanced pension, etc. Requirements for Lead JavaScript/TypeScript Software Engineer: Strong commercial experience in full-stack software engineeringStrong JavaScript and TypeScript experienceExperience building scalable backend systems using Node.js, NestJS or similar frameworksFrontend development experience using Angular or similar modern frontend frameworksExperience designing and developing RESTful APIsExperience working within Linux-based environmentsStrong understanding of software architecture, testing and production-ready software developmentExperience designing and working with databasesStrong debugging, problem-solving and systems-thinking capabilityAbility to mentor and support other developers whilst remaining highly hands-on technicallyExcellent communication and collaboration skillsInterest in learning and working within broader engineering and hardware-adjacent environments Experience in the following is beneficial: Software connected to physical products, devices, machines or real-world systemsRaspberry Pi or similar platformsC++PythonEmbedded or hardware-adjacent software environmentsMixed-language codebasesEvent-driven architecturesIndustrial systems, connected devices, robotics, scientific instrumentation or advanced manufacturing technologyUI/UX awareness for operator or user-facing systems Responsibilities for Lead JavaScript / TypeScript Software Engineer: Design, build and maintain scalable frontend and backend software applicationsDevelop and enhance bespoke software solutions used within advanced engineering environmentsWork closely with multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams to diagnose and resolve complex issuesContribute hands-on across multiple areas of the software stackImprove software architecture, maintainability, testing and engineering standardsSupport software release planning, deployment activities and technical documentationHelp drive production readiness and long-term software scalabilityMentor and support a small software engineering teamCollaborate closely with engineers, technical specialists and other stakeholdersHelp improve development workflows, tooling and engineering processes What the role offers: The opportunity to work on technically challenging software projects with real-world impactA highly technical, hands-on and engineering-led environmentThe chance to work across frontend, backend and broader systems developmentExposure to a diverse range of technologies and engineering challengesA collaborative and innovation-focused culture where your ideas can make a genuine difference Applications: If you would like to apply for this unique Lead JavaScript / TypeScript Software Engineer opportunity, please send your CV via the relevant links. 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