Tech Lead - £485 Inside IR35 - Leeds (Hybrid)

Technical Lead TypeScript / Node.js / AWS

Location: Leeds Hybrid, approximately 1 day per week onsite Contract: Until 31 March 2027 Start: ASAP Rate: Up to £485 per day (Inside IR35)

We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead to join a newly formed development team delivering a high-profile digital transformation programme within the healthcare sector.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will work closely with architects, designers and engineers to take high-level requirements and turn them into secure, scalable and production-ready digital services.

The role has a strong focus on TypeScript, Node.js, AWS, APIs and microservices , with previous experience working with FHIR/HL7 and healthcare technology highly desirable.

The Role

As Technical Lead, you will:

• Provide strong technical leadership to a newly formed engineering team.

• Lead the design and development of back-end services using TypeScript and Node.js .

• Design and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices .

• Work closely with Technical Architects and Designers to translate requirements into technical solutions.

• Contribute to modern front-end applications using React, Angular or similar technologies .

• Build and deploy solutions within AWS environments.

• Champion clean, secure and maintainable engineering practices.

• Drive automated testing using Jest, Playwright or similar tools .

• Support CI/CD and automated deployment using GitHub Actions .

• Conduct code reviews, mentor engineers and influence technical decisions.

• Take solutions through the full lifecycle from design and development to testing and production deployment.

Key Skills & Experience

We are looking for candidates with strong experience in:

• TypeScript and Node.js

• Technical leadership / Lead Developer experience

• AWS

• RESTful APIs and microservices

• Full-stack development using React, Angular or similar

• Automated testing and test-driven engineering practices

• Jest and/or Playwright

• CI/CD and GitHub Actions

• SOLID principles and clean code

• Git and Agile development

• Mentoring and supporting other engineers Experience within healthcare or digital health environments , particularly working with FHIR, HL7, healthcare APIs or interoperability standards , would be highly advantageous.

You should be a proactive self-starter who is comfortable taking ownership, providing technical direction and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Agile environment.

Interested? Apply now with your latest CV for further information and a confidential discussion.