Lead Software Engineer (React/Node.js)

TL;DR

Lead Software Engineer (React/Node.js): Designing and delivering high-quality, cloud-native front-end solutions across web and mobile with an accent on scalability, performance, and reliability. Focus on leading end-to-end design, mentoring engineers, and championing engineering best practices.

Location: Hybrid role based in London, UK, with a requirement to be in the office at least two days per week.

Company

Holland & Barrett is a leading health and wellness business transforming into a truly omni-channel retailer with technology at its core.

What you will do

• Operate as the senior technical lead for your area, designing and delivering high-quality, cross-functional software.
• Lead end-to-end design and implementation of modern, cloud-native front-end solutions across web and mobile.
• Collaborate closely with Product, UX, QA, and other engineering teams to deliver against roadmaps.
• Mentor and develop engineers in your squad, raising the technical bar and encouraging knowledge sharing.
• Communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Champion security, compliance, and engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with modern JavaScript, React/React Native, and TypeScript.
• Solid experience with Node.js, REST and GraphQL APIs, responsive UI, modern CSS, and component-driven development (e.g., Storybook).
• Comfortable with testing (Jest, React Testing Library or similar), CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and AWS.
• Exposure to Kubernetes, CDNs, monitoring/observability tools (e.g., Datadog), and shell scripting/CLI workflows.
• Able to balance shipping value quickly with managing technical debt and keeping systems robust.

Culture & Benefits

• Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Bonus Scheme, Virtual GP, Private Medical care, and a FREE at-home blood test kit.
• Holiday Purchase option, Pension Contribution scheme, and access to ‘Wellhub' with gyms, studios and wellbeing apps.
• 25% Colleague Discount with FREE Next Day Delivery, Exclusive Discounts, and a £/€50 Annual Product Allowance.
• Access to a variety of learning opportunities, including Apprenticeships, Workshops, and a Digital Learning Library.

Hiring process

• Recruiter Screen (15-30 Minutes).
• Hiring Manager Interview (30-45 Minutes).
• Pair Programming / System Design session (90 Minutes).
• Final Head of Engineering Interview (30-45 minutes).