Interim Technical Lead - Azure / TypeScript / Node.js

Interim Technical Lead - Azure / TypeScript / Node.js Manchester - Inside IR35 We're supporting a global financial services organisation on a long-term transformation within its Digital technology estate and are looking for an experienced Contract Technical Lead to take ownership of a critical, cloud-native platform being scaled internationally. This is a hands-on, high-impact engagement where you'll step into an existing but advanced platform, stabilise and optimise it, and help shape how it evolves across new markets. The engagement

Join a specialist technology team responsible for a strategic platform already live in multiple regions Take ownership during a key transition phase, as responsibility moves from the business side into IT Hands-on with code (TypeScript / Node.js), embedding yourself in how the platform and domain operate Progress into technical leadership and architecture, influencing scalability, performance and future market rollout Work with globally distributed engineers, with Product Managers and BAs based onsite Tech environment
TypeScript / Node.js Microsoft Azure (APIs, cloud-native services, containers / functions) Databricks (data modelling, optimisation, analytics) CI/CD and DevOps best practices What they're looking for
Proven experience as a Senior Engineer or Technical Lead on complex platforms Strong hands-on capability with TypeScript / Node.js Solid Azure experience in production environments Comfortable owning systems, making decisions and leading technically without heavy oversight Background in financial services or other regulated / data-heavy environments is useful but not essential About the Engagement
Genuine platform ownership, not firefighting Interesting domain with real-world complexity Long-term programme with scope to influence architecture and delivery If this sounds like something that is of interest or you would like some more information then please apply directly!