React / Node.js Full Stack Technical Lead

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Role: React / Node.js Full Stack Technical Lead

Job Type: Permanent

Location: London

Mode of Working: Hybrid

Number of hours: 40 hours per week – full time

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We have an exciting role for you – React / Node.js Full Stack Technical Lead !

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

Build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Gain access to endless learning opportunities.
Work closely with the range of teams within the business to bring products to life.

The Role

As a React / Node.js Full Stack Technical Lead , you will lead the design, development and delivery of modern digital platforms and customer-facing applications. You will work directly with stakeholders, proactively resolve delivery and production challenges, and architect scalable solutions across React user interfaces, Node.js backend services and Java microservices. The role combines hands-on engineering, solution architecture, technical leadership and delivery ownership within a banking and financial services environment.

Your responsibilities

Lead the architecture, design, and development of enterprise web applications using React, Node.js, microservices, and Spring Boot.
Collaborate with business and product stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technology solutions.
Develop responsive, accessible, and user-centric front-end applications using modern React frameworks and UI/UX best practices.
Build secure, high-performance backend services and REST APIs using Node.js/NestJS and Java Spring Boot.
Design event-driven integrations using Kafka and implement data solutions with MongoDB.
Define technical standards, reusable components, and best engineering practices across teams.
Drive quality through automated testing, code reviews, and continuous integration practices.
Champion DevOps, CI/CD, security, observability, and production readiness initiatives.
Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and support Agile delivery teams to achieve business outcomes.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in full-stack application development and technical leadership.
Strong expertise in React for modern, responsive, and scalable front-end development.
Proven experience in Node.js backend development; NestJS experience preferred.
Hands-on experience building Java microservices using Spring Boot.
Strong knowledge of REST APIs, integration patterns, and scalable application design.
Experience with MongoDB database design, optimization, and performance tuning.
Practical experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures.
Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and secure software development practices.
Strong stakeholder management, solution architecture, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience

Experience with NestJS, TypeScript, and enterprise-grade Node.js development.
Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Knowledge of web accessibility, design systems, observability, and application performance optimization.
Experience with automated testing across frontend, API, and integration layers.
Exposure to banking or financial services technology environments.
Experience leading distributed Agile teams and contributing to architecture and engineering governance.

Rewards & Benefits

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity and inclusion motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected across our workforce implemented through equitable workplace policies and processes.

You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join (these are optional). Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include 12 employee networks such as gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events and we sponsor the London Marathon.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at UKI.recruitment@tcs.com with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.

Next Steps

Due to a high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.

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