Job description
Job details
- Location: London, UK
- Work mode: Remote
- Employment type: Full-time (Not an internship)
- Salary: GBP 70,000 - 80,000 per year
Role overview
Oyster Consultants is seeking a Back End Development Lead to join a forward-thinking, technology-led organization. This senior leadership role focuses on building scalable software and shaping backend architecture within a high-performing engineering team. You will combine technical expertise with a passion for mentoring developers in a modern, agile environment.
Job details
This is a Full-time position based in London, UK, operating as a fully Remote role. This is not an Internship. The salary range for this position is £70,000 - £80,000 GBP.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of scalable backend architectures to support business growth.
- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers to improve code quality and technical skills.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to deliver high-quality features.
- Conduct rigorous code reviews to ensure adherence to industry best practices and security standards.
- Drive the technical roadmap for backend services and optimize system performance.
Requirements
- Extensive professional experience in backend development and software engineering.
- Proven track record of leading engineering teams or mentoring other developers.
- Deep understanding of scalable system design and modern backend frameworks.
- Strong experience working within an Agile/Scrum development lifecycle.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate business needs into technical specs.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of £70,000 - £80,000 GBP.
- Fully remote working flexibility across the UK.
- Opportunity to shape the technical direction of a growing organization.
- Collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.
Keywords
Backend ArchitectureScalable SoftwareAgile MethodologySoftware EngineeringTechnical LeadershipAPI DesignSystem DesignMentorship