Lead Developer - AWS Serverless, Node.JS

Lead Developer - AWS Serverless/Node.js

Manchester (Hybrid)

6 Month Contract

£725/day (Inside IR35)

Eligible for SC Clearance

We are looking for an experienced Lead Developer to drive both hands-on delivery and technical leadership across a high-impact programme within a UK government environment.

This role suits a senior technologist who can shape technical direction while remaining close to the code, mentoring teams, and delivering scalable, secure cloud-native solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

Taking ownership of technical leadership and delivery across a key programme

Setting and evolving the technical strategy and architectural direction

Remaining hands-on with development across Node.js and AWS serverless environments

Coaching, mentoring, and supporting engineers to build a high-performing team

Collaborating with architects, stakeholders, and product teams to deliver aligned solutions

Driving engineering best practices

Key Skills Experience

Proven experience as a Lead Developer or Technical Lead

Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and TypeScript

Deep experience with AWS, particularly serverless technologies

Strong background in software development, including integrating multiple systems and services

Experience with authentication and security, including OIDC and modern identity approaches

Experience setting technical direction and leading delivery in complex environments

Passion for mentoring, coaching, and developing engineering capability

Desirable

Previous experience working within the UK Government or Public Sector

Architectural experience

If youre a hands-on technical leader with strong cloud and integration experience, looking to shape and deliver impactful systems in a secure environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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