Lead Fullstack Consultant (JavaScript)

TL;DR

Lead Fullstack Consultant (JavaScript): Leading the design and delivery of complex JavaScript solutions for client engagements with an accent on technical leadership, architecture, and client-facing responsibilities. Focus on setting technical direction, mentoring engineers, and driving architectural decisions for scalability, security, and performance.

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire (Hybrid - 2 days on-site)

Salary: £80,000–£100,000 per annum

Company

hirify.global is seeking a Lead Fullstack Consultant to take technical ownership of client engagements and lead engineering teams delivering complex JavaScript solutions.

What you will do

• Lead the design and delivery of full stack JavaScript solutions.
• Set technical direction, standards, and best practices across projects.
• Remain hands-on, contributing to critical areas of the codebase.
• Lead and mentor engineers, supporting technical growth and delivery quality.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients.
• Drive architectural decisions around scalability, security, and performance.

Requirements

• Extensive commercial experience with JavaScript / TypeScript.
• Strong front-end experience with React (or equivalent).
• Strong back-end experience with Node.js and API design.
• Proven experience in a Lead / Tech Lead / Senior Consultant role.
• Experience designing and delivering scalable systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Background in consultancy or client-facing delivery.

Nice to have

• Cloud-native architecture (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Microservices, event-driven, or serverless systems.
• Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with 2 days on-site in Leeds.
• Opportunity to lead and mentor engineers, supporting technical growth.
• Focus on setting technical direction and best practices across projects.
• Competitive salary up to £100k plus benefits.