Software Engineering Team Lead

Software Development Team Lead (Node.js / TypeScript)

Remote (UK) | Cambridge office ~1-2 days/month | Permanent | £75,000

We’re partnering with a well‑established global software provider operating in the intelligence, public safety, and security technology space. Backed by a large international group, the company builds mission‑critical platforms used by government agencies, law enforcement, and enterprise organisations worldwide.

This is a hands‑on engineering leadership role combining technical ownership with team leadership .

The Role

You’ll lead the development of a cloud‑based data integration platform that connects:

• Commercial threat intelligence providers

You’ll manage a small team of engineers while remaining deeply involved in system design, development, and delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of 2–4 engineers
• Own backend architecture and technical decisions
• Build scalable Node.js / TypeScript services
• Integrate multiple third‑party data sources via APIs
• Collaborate with product, UX, and architecture teams
• Ensure platform security, reliability, and compliance
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and cloud‑native best practices
• Establish monitoring, logging, and observability

What You’ll Bring

• Experience leading engineering teams
• Cloud platform experience (AWS or Azure)
• API integration experience (REST / GraphQL)
• CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Degree in Computer Science or similar (2:1+)
• React / frontend exposure
• Java or Python experience
• OSINT, threat intelligence, or security‑focused systems

Why Join?

• Work on technology that directly supports public safety & national security
• Fully remote UK role