Lead Full-Stack Engineer (Hybrid) – PropTech Platform

Buildscout Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PropTech company in the UK is seeking a Lead Full-Stack Engineer to provide technical leadership and guide engineering teams. This hands-on role involves mentoring engineers, contributing to the codebase, and shaping product direction through technical insights. The ideal candidate boasts 7+ years of software engineering experience, with proven leadership in high-growth environments. This position offers a hybrid work model based in London, competitive salary, generous holiday allowances, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

HealthShield employee cash plan

MacBook and home office setup

Personal growth fund of £500

Team socials and free lunches

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading engineering initiatives or teams in a high-growth environment.
• Experience mentoring engineers and helping teams deliver high-quality software at pace.
• 7+ years in software engineering with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural oversight across frontend, backend, and platform components.
• Mentor engineers and support their growth through coaching and design reviews.
• Translate complex technical challenges into actionable insights for stakeholders.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Frontend Development

Backend Development

Tools

React

Tailwind

Node.js

PostgreSQL

Express

Job description

A leading PropTech company in the UK is seeking a Lead Full-Stack Engineer to provide technical leadership and guide engineering teams. This hands-on role involves mentoring engineers, contributing to the codebase, and shaping product direction through technical insights. The ideal candidate boasts 7+ years of software engineering experience, with proven leadership in high-growth environments. This position offers a hybrid work model based in London, competitive salary, generous holiday allowances, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity.