Lead Full Stack Software Developer

• *About The Company**

Spectrum IT Recruitment is a reputable and well-established recruitment agency specializing in the technology sector. With a strong presence across the UK, Spectrum IT Recruitment has built a reputation for connecting talented professionals with leading organizations. The company prides itself on its deep industry knowledge, extensive network, and commitment to delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates. Spectrum IT Recruitment works closely with innovative companies to facilitate their growth by sourcing top-tier technical talent, ensuring that organizations stay ahead in the competitive digital landscape.

• *About The Role**

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead Full Stack Developer to join a dynamic and rapidly expanding UK SaaS technology company. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the development of cutting-edge digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage with their customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a high-performing development squad, overseeing the full software development lifecycle from initial design to production deployment. This hands-on leadership position requires a deep technical expertise in modern cloud-based stacks, as well as excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

The role involves designing scalable system architectures, developing robust full-stack solutions, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and maintainable code. The candidate will also support and enhance live systems, influence technical standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned developer with leadership experience who is passionate about building innovative products and shaping technical strategies in a fast-paced environment.

• *Qualifications**

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in full-stack development, with over 10 years of experience in software engineering. A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with JavaScript and TypeScript is essential, along with a solid understanding of system design and scalable architectures. Candidates should have a proven track record of building large, production SaaS platforms and be familiar with best practices such as SOLID principles, design patterns, and test-driven development.

Experience working within mature CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices is highly desirable. A degree in Computer Science or an equivalent combination of education and real-world experience is required. The candidate should demonstrate excellent collaboration skills, confidence in working with stakeholders, and a commercial mindset when designing and delivering software solutions. An interest in leveraging AI technologies to enhance software development processes is a plus.

• *Responsibilities
• Lead the technical delivery of projects within a high-performing development team, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure best practices are followed.
• Contribute to solution design, system architecture, and domain modeling to create scalable and maintainable software solutions.
• Build proof-of-concept applications and investigate complex or uncertain areas of work to validate approaches and identify optimal solutions.
• Break down requirements into manageable epics and user stories in collaboration with product managers and initiative stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver high-quality, production-ready code across the full technology stack, ensuring adherence to security, performance, and quality standards.
• Support and improve live systems through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and implementing enhancements.
• Influence and shape the technical direction, tooling, and best practices across the wider engineering team to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Engage with cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS, and utilize modern development tools such as CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes.
• Promote engineering excellence by advocating for security best practices, performance optimization, and maintainability.
• *Benefits
• Competitive salary package aligned with experience and skills.
• Hybrid working arrangement, with the flexibility to work remotely and one day per week in the Fareham office.
• Opportunity to be part of a scaling UK SaaS business with significant growth potential.
• Access to a strong engineering culture focused on quality, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment that encourages professional development.
• Participation in community and charity initiatives, including volunteer days, fostering a sense of social responsibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, pension contributions, and other perks.

Equal Opportunity

Spectrum IT Recruitment is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances innovation and drives better business outcomes, and we strive to foster an environment where everyone can thrive and succeed.