Lead Back-end Engineer

Lead Software Engineer London (3 days remote) Are you an experienced back-end Node.js Developer? Are you looking for a career which will give you autonomy along with the tools to succeed? Come and join this booming start-up as they expand and continue to take a multi-billion pound industry by storm with their one of a kind, cutting-edge product. Not only will you get autonomy and play a pivotal role in their success, but you will also benefit from: * Flexible work schedule & hybrid 1-2 days a week in the office * Fast decision-making processes * Supportive team culture with strong mentorship. * Flat organizational structure. * Opportunities for professional and career growth. * Performance bonus * Access to professional seminars and training of your choice. What will you do? * Develop and integrate new applications and features. * Enhance the stability and performance of existing software. * Collaborate with fellow engineers to research and implement new technologies and design patterns. * Ensure the best possible experience for users. * Mentor 2 developers and grow your own team Who will you be? Ideally you'll have at least 5+ years of recent experience as a back-end developer working with Node.js. You will also have solid experience using PostgreSQL as the main data source. You will laso have some background in managing/ leading small teams. Bonus points: * Experience with TypeScript. * Knowledge of big data and/or machine learning pipelines. * Experience with cloud hosting services such as AWS or Google Cloud. * Familiarity with Kubernetes and Kafka. If you would like to hear more, please hit APPLY NOW and I'll be in touch for a confidential conversation