Lead Full Stack Engineer

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The Role We’re looking for a Senior Lead Full Stack Developer who enjoys both building and leading. You’ll drive development of the core platform, manage a growing team of engineers, and write production-level code across the stack. You’ll work closely with the CTO to translate product goals into scalable architecture, while also owning sprint planning, task scoping, and development processes. This is a hands-on role where you’ll guide a talented team of engineers, solve complex technical challenges, and shape product features from backend infrastructure to frontend interface. It’s ideal for someone who wants to balance leadership with coding — with the opportunity to grow into a Head of Engineering position. Responsibilities
Own and evolve the full-stack architecture (Python, Flask, React) Lead sprint planning, task assignments, and engineering operations Collaborate on roadmap execution and technical priorities Mentor and guide engineers while writing scalable, high-quality code Architect and build new features end-to-end, from API design to UI Design and maintain microservices and internal APIs Manage and improve AWS infrastructure (ECS/Kubernetes, autoscaling workers) Ensure strong standards for security, performance, and reliability Promote a pragmatic, user-centered engineering culture
What We’re Looking For Required Skills
5+ years as a full stack engineer (Python, Flask, React/JS), including 2+ years in a technical leadership role Strong experience building scalable backend systems and APIs Solid understanding of system design principles (latency, throughput, reliability, observability, cost tradeoffs) Experience with microservice-based architectures Hands-on cloud infrastructure experience (AWS) Strong frontend knowledge (React, component architecture, state management, performance optimization) Engineering best practices (CI/CD, test coverage, monitoring, rollback strategies, version control) Comfortable with technical scoping, breaking down features, and prioritizing work Clear communicator for documentation, code reviews, and mentoring
Nice-to-Haves
Experience with video, media tech, or ML/AI platforms UI/UX sensibility Strong awareness of security best practices Startup experience, ideally early engineer or lead
Culture & Mindset
Transparent, humble, and collaborative High ownership and accountability Clear and assertive communication in remote, multicultural settings Proactive, autonomous, and solution-oriented Supportive but focused on priorities and deadlines Passionate about technology, innovation, and user experience Comfortable managing remote teams and navigating conflict constructively International experience and professional English skills
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Location:
City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime

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