Job Title: Senior/Lead Engineer - Elasticsearch, AWS, JavaScript/TypeScript
Location: UK / Remote
Salary: Up to c£90,000 (flexible for exceptional candidates) + excellent benefits

My client, a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, is seeking a Senior/Lead Engineer to join their team. This is a rare opportunity to take on a leadership role, influence the technical direction, and make a real impact on large-scale production systems.

As a Senior Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, developing, and managing my client's critical systems. With a focus on Elasticsearch, AWS architecture, and software development, this position offers a mix of hands-on technical work and mentoring responsibilities.

What You'll Do:

* Mentor/lead a talented team, guiding professional growth and fostering collaboration.

* Dive deep into Elasticsearch, optimising and deploying it in complex, production environments.

* Architect and manage robust AWS solutions using key services such as Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, and ElastiCache.

* Develop scalable and efficient code - my client uses JavaScript/TypeScript, but they value engineers with a flexible, problem-solving mindset.

* Collaborate on the design and delivery of highly available, scalable production systems.

What You Bring:

* 5+ years' experience in senior-level engineering roles with expertise in the following:

* Elasticsearch - a deep understanding is essential.

* Hands-on experience running and supporting production systems.

* Strong knowledge of AWS services; certification is a bonus.

* Exceptional software development skills, particularly with JavaScript/TypeScript (or similar languages).

* Experience in line management or mentoring.

* AWS system design/architecture experience is highly desirable.

* A proactive attitude, leadership skills, and a passion for driving innovation.

What's on Offer:

* Competitive salary up to £90,000 (possibly higher for outstanding candidates).

* Generous 25 days' holiday, plus your birthday off.

* Private medical insurance.

* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay for life's big moments.

* Access to perks like a cycle purchase scheme and tech purchase scheme.

* A supportive, innovative environment where your ideas will shape the future.

Why Join My Client?

This is more than just a role - it's a chance to be part of a company that values technical excellence, personal growth, and a collaborative culture. If you're looking to take your career to the next level and thrive in a role where no two days are the same, this is the opportunity for you.

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now to start a conversation about this exciting opportunity