Lead Full-Stack JS Engineer - Modernize Monolith (Hybrid UK)

Hedgehoglab; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital product consultancy is looking for a Principal Full Stack JavaScript Engineer to lead hands-on engineering efforts. You will modernize a monolithic JavaScript platform into structured components, collaborating with senior engineers to drive technical direction. The role requires deep expertise in JavaScript and full-stack experience including Node.js. Strong communication skills and a pragmatic mindset focused on delivering outcomes are essential to thrive in a flat, collaborative team environment. This position is UK-based with flexible working options.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

5 Impact Days per year for L&D, volunteering, or innovation

Flexible working environment

Enhanced parental policy

Annual wellbeing budget + two days of wellbeing

Mental health support

Company-supplied Apple Mac

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in JavaScript is essential, with TypeScript knowledge being advantageous.
• Strong full-stack experience is required, particularly with Node.js and API architecture.
• A pragmatic mindset toward quality and outcomes is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-stack engineering efforts focused on architecture and problem-solving.
• Break down existing systems into clearer components.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to influence technical direction.

Skills

JavaScript

Node.js

API architecture

TypeScript

Google Cloud

Vercel

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Apple Mac

Job description

A digital product consultancy is looking for a Principal Full Stack JavaScript Engineer to lead hands-on engineering efforts. You will modernize a monolithic JavaScript platform into structured components, collaborating with senior engineers to drive technical direction. The role requires deep expertise in JavaScript and full-stack experience including Node.js. Strong communication skills and a pragmatic mindset focused on delivering outcomes are essential to thrive in a flat, collaborative team environment. This position is UK-based with flexible working options.