Overview

Senior / Lead Node.js Developer - SaaS Company (Manchester)

Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 2-3 days in the office)

Type: Permanent

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + Benefits

Eligibility: Must be UK-based. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available.

Are you an experienced Node.js Developer with a passion for building scalable, cloud-based applications? Our client, a fast-growing SaaS company in Manchester, is seeking a Senior / Lead Node.js Developer to join their engineering team and play a key role in shaping their product roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high-quality, scalable backend solutions using Node.js and TypeScript
• Mentor and support other developers, driving best practices and technical excellence
• Work in a modern cloud environment with GCP / AWS / Azure services
• Contribute to DevOps adoption, CI/CD pipelines, and containerisation with Docker
• Collaborate on integrating AI/ML solutions to enhance product features and customer experience

Tech Stack / Experience Needed

• Strong commercial experience with Node.js and TypeScript
• 3+ years' experience with a modern frontend framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or AWS CloudFormation)
• Hands-on experience with Docker
• Solid knowledge of GCP, AWS, or Azure
• Proven track record building and scaling SaaS applications (5+ years)
• Experience with AI frameworks, APIs, or services (desirable)
• Strong understanding of Agile practices

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working in a Manchester-based office (2-3 days per week)
• Opportunity to step into a senior/lead role with genuine technical influence
• Exposure to AI-driven projects
• Work with a modern, cloud-native stack in a scaling SaaS environment
• Competitive £80,000 - £90,000 salary plus benefits

If you're a Senior or Lead Node.js Developer with SaaS experience and an interest in AI innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to discuss this opportunity in more detail