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Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead)

Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead)

ZipRecruiterLiverpool, England, United Kingdom
25 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Job Description

Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead)

Type : 4 month fixed term contract (expected to role into perm).

Salary : £6,500 - £7,000 per calendar month (depending on exp).

Location : Hybrid 1-2 days in Liverpool or London office (depending on where you live).

Employment Type : Full-time.

About the company & role for Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead)

Our client is building a dynamic digital ecosystem that fosters social learning, problem-solving, and transformative connections. Through their Platform, they empower individuals, teams, and organisations to collaborate, share knowledge, and drive meaningful impact.

Committed to technology, inclusivity, and real-world solutions, the group is shaping the future of knowledge-sharing and professional development.

This is a great opportunity for a Full Stack Engineer to join them on an initial 4 month fixed term contract that is then expected to extend permanently and where you will help build and lead a team that are focused on innovation.

Role Overview :

The Full Stack Engineer will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining their platform. This position requires a highly skilled developer with expertise in front-end and back-end technologies, experience in scalable architecture, and the ability to lead a team of engineers.

Key Responsibilities for Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead) :

  • Technical Leadership – Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring high-quality code, best practices, and adherence to agile development methodologies.
  • Full-Stack Development – Design, develop, and maintain platform features using React (frontend), Node.js (backend), Directus (CMS), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and APIs.
  • Matrix / Synapse Integration – Develop and maintain real-time messaging and collaboration features using Matrix / Synapse for decentralised communication.
  • Cloud & DevOps – Manage deployments, CI / CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or equivalent).
  • Database & API Management – Design efficient PostgreSQL and MongoDB schemas and develop secure RESTful / GraphQL APIs for seamless data integration.
  • Performance Optimisation.
  • System Architecture & Scalability.
  • Code Review & Quality Assurance.
  • Security Best Practices.

Skills and Experience :

Essential :

  • Proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript, React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
  • Experience with Directus or other headless CMS solutions.
  • Strong understanding of RESTful & GraphQL APIs.
  • Proven experience in leading a development team and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevOps practices.
  • Agile development experience with CI / CD pipelines, Git, and containerisation (Docker).

    • Desirable :

  • Arabic skills to support the platform’s bilingual capabilities.
  • Experience with AI / ML integrations or recommendation systems.
  • Expertise in Matrix / Synapse integration for real-time messaging and communication.
  • Knowledge of WebSockets, real-time messaging, and event-driven architectures.
  • Background in platform monetisation and payment integration.
  • Strong familiarity with access control, authentication (OAuth, JWT), and data privacy regulations.

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