Team Lead Software Engineer (Frontend or Mobile)

TL;DR

Team Lead Software Engineer (Frontend or Mobile): Leading a small team of engineers while remaining hands-on in software development, with an accent on building and evolving the core UI/UX infrastructure including design system and component libraries. Focus on structured planning, mentorship, driving successful project delivery, and shaping product decisions.

Location: This is a Hybrid role, working from our London (Moorgate) Offices 2 days per week.

Company

hirify.global provides an all-in-one business credit card & spend management platform for small businesses globally, aiming to help 1 million businesses by 2030.

What you will do

• Lead a small team of engineers, providing mentorship and constructive feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure structured planning, development, and project delivery by motivating the team and removing blockers.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, QA, and Technical Leaders to align on strategy and execution, and shape product decisions.
• Establish and uphold coding standards and best practices, identifying and mitigating risks proactively.
• Stay hands-on in software development, guiding engineers at a technical level and ensuring alignment on technical direction.
• Ensure clear, open communication across remote, hybrid, and in-person settings.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing and developing software engineers.
• Extensive commercial experience in TypeScript and React, with a strong focus on modern web development, or Dart and Flutter.
• Experience building and maintaining design system components (tokens, UI libraries, accessibility standards).
• Proficient in SQL and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Strong technical background in modern software development practices and scalable system architecture.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects, collaborating effectively with Product, QA, and other stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to private healthcare including dental and opticians services through Vitality, and worldwide travel insurance.
• Anniversary Rewards including a 4-week fully paid sabbatical.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme up to 7% match and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Annual Learning and Wellbeing Budget and enhanced parental leave.
• Enjoy dog-friendly offices equipped with a pool table, arcade machine, and beer tap.
• 6 free therapy sessions per year, Cycle to Work Scheme, and Season Ticket Loan.

Hiring process

• First stage: 30-minute intro call with Talent Partner.
• Second stage: 45-minute "Tech Chat" & Values Interview with Team Manager & People Partner.
• Third stage: 60-minute Code Pairing with the Engineering Team.
• Final stage: 60-minute Case Study with Product & Engineering + 60-minute Good to Great Interview with the CTO (onsite).