Lead JavaScript​/TypeScript Software Engineer

Lead JavaScript/Type Script Software Engineer A fantastic opportunity for a Lead JavaScript/Type Script 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/Type Script Software Engineer:
Strong commercial experience in full-stack software engineering Strong JavaScript and Type Script experience Experience building scalable backend systems using Node.js, NestJS or similar frameworks Frontend development experience using Angular or similar modern frontend frameworks Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs Experience working within Linux-based environments Strong understanding of software architecture, testing and production-ready software development Experience designing and working with databases Strong debugging, problem-solving and systems-thinking capability Ability to mentor and support other developers whilst remaining highly hands-on technically Excellent communication and collaboration skills Interest 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 systems Raspberry Pi or similar platforms C++ Python Embedded or hardware-adjacent software environments Mixed-language codebases Event-driven architectures Industrial systems, connected devices, robotics, scientific instrumentation or advanced manufacturing technology UI/UX awareness for operator or user-facing systems Responsibilities for Lead JavaScript / Type Script Software Engineer:
Design, build and maintain scalable frontend and backend software applications Develop and enhance bespoke software solutions used within advanced engineering environments Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams to diagnose and resolve complex issues Contribute hands-on across multiple areas of the software stack Improve software architecture, maintainability, testing and engineering standards Support software release planning, deployment activities and technical documentation Help drive production readiness and long-term software scalability Mentor and support a small software engineering team Collaborate closely with engineers, technical specialists and other stakeholders Help improve development workflows, tooling and engineering processes What the role offers:
The opportunity to work on technically challenging software projects with real-world impact A highly technical, hands-on and engineering-led environment The chance to work across frontend, backend and broader systems development Exposure to a diverse range of technologies and engineering challenges A collaborative and innovation-focused culture where your ideas can make a genuine difference Applications:
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