Lead Software Engineer (Node.js)

MCS Group is proud to be partnering again with one of the UK and Ireland's most exciting technology companies in their search for a Lead Software Engineer. The company's product suite sits at the forefront of AI and this firm is truly in growth mode after a fantastic 2025. This is a truly unique opportunity for an experienced software engineer with team/tech leadership experience who is seeking to join a tech company that is truly scaling (competing and winning against the big names in AI in industry today) and to properly future proof their career. Working on one of their core products, as a Lead Back-end Engineer you will own the design, quality, and delivery of back-end systems and services working with Node.js primarily - and mentoring and leading a small, but growing team of software engineers.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor more junior back-end engineers.
• Define architecture, coding standards, and best practices.
• Work with product and engineering teams to shape technical solutions.
• Build and maintain back-end services and APIs using Node.js.
• Supporting the Engineering Manager, you'll ensure systems are scalable, secure, and reliable.

What We're Looking For

• You'll have deep commercial experience in back-end development (Node.js).
• You'll have a strong background in scalable, server-side architecture.
• Experience delivering services at scale.
• Comfortable working in agile teams.
• Strong communication and technical leadership skills.

Salary

• Up to £85,000 with a leading benefits package which includes amazing annual leave entitlement (one of the best in the private sector) and share options.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Chris Busby, Associate Director - IT Recruitment, at MCS Group

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