Job Description

Posted 1 week ago

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
📩 Apply or send your CV to (url removed)