Software Engineering Lead- Javascript, AWS- outside IR35

Reference: 3902SEL_1773747918

Software Engineering Lead - Backend (JavaScript / TypeScript, Node.js, AWS, Kafka)

Outside IR35

Remote with 2 days a month in the office in London

We're looking for an experienced Software Engineering Lead with a strong backend development background to lead the delivery of scalable, cloud‑native systems.

Key skills:

  • Strong commercial experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js
  • Proven experience building event‑driven systems using Kafka
  • Strong AWS experience across modern cloud services
  • Background designing and operating microservices / distributed systems
  • Hands‑on technical leader with experience mentoring engineers and leading delivery

Role overview:

  • Lead backend architecture and development while remaining hands‑on
  • Drive best practices through code reviews and technical leadership
  • Work closely with Product, DevOps, and Architecture teams
  • Own system scalability, performance, and reliability

This role suits a technically strong leader who enjoys setting direction and getting into the code.

Please send across an updated CV if this position is of interest

Interviews to take place this week

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Greater London

Contract

Added 17/03/2026
Reference: 3902SEL_1773747918

Software Engineering Lead- Javascript, AWS- outside IR35

Greater London
Contract

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