Lead Engineer

Oliver Bernard are once again working with a growing SaaS business that is looking for an experienced Lead Engineer to take ownership of a key product area.

This is a hands-on, backend-leaning fullstack position. You’ll still be writing code and making technical decisions, while also providing technical direction and supporting the development of junior engineers.

Previous experience working on a SaaS platform is desriable.

💰 Salary: Up to £90,000 + Benefits

🏙️ Location: Uk Remote (Must be based within the UK - Sponosrship NA)

💻 Tech Stack: React, Typescript, Node - (Python is a bonus)

They are also investing heavily in AI-native development, so they’re particularly interested in engineers who are already using tools such as Claude Code, Cursor or similar in their day-to-day development.

What you'll be doing

You'll have ownership across the full engineering lifecycle — from working with Product to shape solutions, through to architecture, development and running software in production.

The role combines:

• Hands-on software development across a modern web stack
• Technical ownership of a product area and its architecture
• Direct line management of a team of engineers
• Working closely with Product and other technical stakeholders
• Making pragmatic technical decisions and helping shape engineering standards
• Improving how the team uses AI and agentic development tools

What they're looking for

We're looking for someone who has progressed beyond purely individual-contributor work but still wants to be in the code.

You must have experience as a Tech Lead, Lead Engineer or similar, with a strong background in modern JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js. Previous experience directly line managing a team of engineers is essential.

Previous experience working on a SaaS platform / product is highly desriable.

The opportunity

This is a chance to join a business where engineering has a genuine influence on the product, while remaining hands-on rather than moving completely away from development.

You'll have significant technical ownership, exposure to product decision-making and the opportunity to help shape how a growing engineering team approaches AI-native software development.

If you feel this role could be what you're looking for, or want to hear more, apply now!

React, Typescript, Node, Python, Lead Enigneer, Remote UK