Full-Stack Headless Tech Lead
Youwe · Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Lead
- Category
- Fullstack
- Experience
- 5+ years
Youwe · Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom ·
At Youwe, we build composable digital platforms that connect systems, data, and customer experiences. As a Senior Full-Stack Headless Developer, you bridge design and backend systems to create seamless, scalable, and high-performing applications for international clients. Working closely with designers, engineers, and clients, you translate creative concepts into technical solutions within a modern headless architecture landscape. You also set standards for AI observability, evaluation, prompt/model versioning, cost control and secure tool access.
From architecture to delivery, you ensure quality, scalability, and technical excellence across every stage of the project.
Build scalable and maintainable front-end applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript
Develop integrations with backend systems via REST APIs, GraphQL, and webhooks
Work with API gateways and event-driven architectures
Ensure applications are secure, high-performing, and composable by design
Collaborate with designers to translate UI/UX concepts into technical reality
Work together with backend engineers and SaaS partners on API contracts and integrations
Take ownership of technical architecture and end-to-end project delivery
Guide and mentor developers through technical leadership and code reviews
Ensure accessibility, usability, and development best practices are applied throughout projects
5+ years of commercial experience building modern React applications
Strong experience with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Experience working with REST APIs, GraphQL, and backend integrations
Solid understanding of headless, API-first, and composable architectures
Experience translating business and client requirements into technical solutions
Strong understanding of performance, scalability, and secure development practices
Hands-on experience with modern AI coding tools and workflows
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and client-facing environments
Experience with event-driven systems and API gateways
Familiarity with SaaS integrations and headless platforms
Knowledge of accessibility standards (ARIA, keyboard navigation, WCAG)
Experience integrating LLM APIs, tool calling or agentic services
Experience mentoring developers
Experience within a digital agency or fast-paced project environment
Private Health Insurance plan
Office lunches, snacks & drinks
Learning budget & learning time off
Flexible hours & hybrid work options
4 weeks remote work per year from anywhere
Loyalty days: extra vacation after 3 & 6 years
Youwe is a full-service Digital Agency with over 25 years of delivering value to clients, and a diverse network of over 200 experts. We build digital platforms that connect data, optimise processes, and integrate AI.
Our primary goal is to empower businesses with tailored solutions that drive revenue growth, improve profit margins, shorten time-to-market, and boost operational efficiency. At Youwe, AI is not just a buzzword; it's an increasingly central part of our work, and we utilise it to deliver value for our clients.
Every day, we turn curiosity and creativity into solutions that make a real impact.
Join our team and make an impact – Apply now!