Lead Full Stack Software Developer

Lead Full Stack Software Developer (React / Type Script, Java / Spring Boot, Python)

Hybrid Newcastle twice a month

£550-£600pd (Outside IR35)

Initially until end of March

Were looking for an experienced Lead Full Stack Developer who can work confidently across both front-end and back-end technologies. Youll be using React / Type Script (Next.js), Java / Spring Boot, and Python to deliver high-quality services for a government client. The role requires travel to the Newcastle site twice a month, so please apply only if this is manageable.

A strong track record of leading development teams and mentoring junior engineers is essential, as youll help foster good engineering practices and support the growth of colleagues across the team.

• Lead and guide a team of developers, providing technical direction and supporting their professional growth.
• Take an active role in the full development lifecycle, including stand-ups, estimations, sprint planning, and refining the backlog.
• Write clean, maintainable code with a strong focus on automated testing at both unit and integration levels.
• Review code from peers and provide constructive, quality-driven feedback.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams such as UCD, Business Analysis, QA, Performance Analysis...