About The Company
Spectrum IT Recruitment is a reputable employment agency specializing in the placement of IT professionals across various sectors. With a strong focus on technology and innovation, Spectrum IT Recruitment partners with leading organizations to connect talented individuals with exciting career opportunities. The company prides itself on its extensive industry knowledge, personalized approach, and commitment to fostering long-term relationships with both clients and candidates. Spectrum IT Recruitment is dedicated to supporting the growth and success of its candidates by providing guidance, resources, and opportunities within the dynamic IT landscape.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead Full Stack Developer to join a fast-growing UK
SaaS technology company based in Hampshire. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of innovative,
data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to enhance customer engagement and understanding. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the technical direction of the company’s next-generation customer-facing platforms. This is a hands-on leadership position that involves designing, developing, and deploying scalable
applications within a modern
cloud environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and stakeholders, to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business needs. The role emphasizes technical excellence, best practices, and continuous improvement, making it ideal for an experienced developer seeking to influence technical strategy while remaining actively involved in coding and system design.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in full stack development with at least 10 years of experience in the field. You should have a minimum of five years working with
JavaScript and
TypeScript, demonstrating proficiency in building large-scale
SaaS platforms. A solid understanding of system design principles, scalable architectures, and
cloud-based solutions is essential. Candidates should have experience working with modern development practices, including CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and
agile methodologies. A degree in
Computer Science or a related discipline is preferred, but equivalent real-world experience will also be considered. Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills are crucial, along with a passion for performance optimization,
security, and engineering best practices. Additionally, an interest in leveraging AI to enhance software development processes is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical delivery of projects within a high-performing development team, ensuring timely and quality outputs.
- Contribute to solution design, system architecture, and domain modeling to create scalable and maintainable applications.
- Develop proof-of-concepts and conduct spikes to explore complex or uncertain technical areas.
- Break down requirements into epics and user stories in collaboration with product managers and stakeholders.
- Write and deliver production-ready code across the full technology stack, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
- Maintain high standards of code quality, performance, security, and maintainability throughout the development lifecycle.
- Support and enhance live systems post-deployment, ensuring stability and optimal performance.
- Influence and shape the technical direction, tooling, and best practices across the engineering team.
- Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve the company's technical capabilities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package complemented by comprehensive benefits.
- Hybrid working model, with one day per week in the Fareham office, promoting work-life balance.
- Opportunity to be part of a rapidly scaling UK SaaS company, making a tangible impact on product development.
- Access to a strong engineering culture focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment that encourages professional growth.
- Participation in community and charity initiatives, including volunteer days, fostering a sense of purpose and social responsibility.
Equal Opportunity
Spectrum IT Recruitment is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our collective success.