Contract Lead JavaScript Developer

Opus Recruitment Solutions

United Kingdom

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£500 – £550 pd

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£500 – £550 pd

Job Type: Contract
Work Pattern: Full-time
Work Location: Remote
Seniority: Lead
Education: Degree
Posted: 16 Apr 2026 (Last month)

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£500 – £550 pd

Job Type: Contract
Work Pattern: Full-time
Work Location: Remote
Seniority: Lead
Education: Degree
Posted: 16 Apr 2026 (Last month)

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Contract Lead JavaScript Developer

📜 Outside IR35

💸 £500–£550p/d

🏡 Fully Remote (UK)

⏳ 12 Months

Opus is partnered with an early‑stage start‑up embarking on a true 0→1 platform build. They’re looking for a Contract Lead JavaScript Developer to take ownership of the architecture, define the tech stack, and build a high‑performing engineering team from the ground up.

This is a hands‑on technical leadership role where you’ll shape the platform, influence product direction, and be central to discovery through to delivery.

If you thrive in ambiguity, enjoy greenfield builds, and want genuine ownership — this one’s for you 🚀

🔍 What You’ll Be Doing

Leading a full 0–1 build for a start‑up platform

Defining and owning the JavaScript-based tech stack

Architecting a scalable, cloud‑native system

Hands‑on development across frontend & backend

Playing a key role in the discovery phase, shaping technical decisions

Driving best practices around architecture, testing, and delivery

Hiring and mentoring engineers + surrounding skillsets as the platform scales

Working closely with founders, product, and stakeholders

🛠️ Tech You’ll Be Using (or Defining)

React

Next.js

Node.js

TypeScript

AWS

Terraform

Modern CI/CD, testing, and cloud-native tooling(You’ll have autonomy to shape and evolve this stack.)

✅ Ideal Experience

Senior / Lead JavaScript experience on greenfield builds

Strong React + Node + TypeScript background

Proven system architecture experience

Comfortable operating in start‑up / fast‑moving environments

Experience scaling teams or mentoring engineers

Confident making technical decisions with long-term impact

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