Software Engineering Team Lead

General Description

Software Development Team Lead (Node.js / TypeScript)

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

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

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:

• Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
• Digital forensics data
• Commercial threat intelligence providers
• Internal intelligence systems

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

• Strong backend experience with Node. xwzovoh js, TypeScript, JavaScript
• Experience leading engineering teams
• Cloud platform experience (AWS or Azure)
• API integration experience (REST / GraphQL)
• Docker & Kubernetes in production
• CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Degree in Computer Science or similar (2:1+)

Desirable

• React / frontend exposure
• Java or Python experience
• OSINT, threat intelligence, or security-focused systems
• Compliance & secure platform development experience

Why Join?

• Work on technology that directly supports public safety & national security
• Stable long-term employer
• Fully remote UK role
• Influence platform architecture & product direction
• Strong engineering culture
• Competitive salary + benefits