Job Description

Who are Fliplet?

Fliplet is a start-up on a mission to help anyone create mobile or web apps without having any coding skills. Used by over 80 leading law firms and professional service companies, our product is unrivalled in the marketplace and as a result, we are growing.

Fliplet combines the benefits of no-code tools with the feature customisation of open-source software. We are an app building platform with global clients. This is an amazing opportunity to join a business that is in the relatively early stages of growth, yet has already built a fantastic reputation in the industry. We have over 100,000 users of our technology every month in over 20 countries. Our largest clients are in the law industry, but our client base is continuing to grow and we're looking for ambitious people to join the next stage of our journey.

The Role

We're seeking a hands-on Technical Team Lead to lead our engineering team through direct technical contribution and mentorship. This is a coding-first leadership role where you'll spend the majority of your time building, architecting, and solving complex technical challenges alongside the team. You'll guide technical decisions, mentor developers, and ensure high-quality code delivery whilst maintaining a strong focus on hands-on development work.

You will work closely with senior management, as well as all the other teams, to align technology with business needs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in AI, full-stack JavaScript, AWS, Cordova, iOS & Android development and security while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring someone who can actively take ownership of technical decisions while managing and mentoring the team.

Key Responsibilities

Core Technical Responsibilities

Daily Development Work

Write production code daily using Node.js, Vue.js, and related technologies Maintain AWS, other infrastructure providers and systems Monitor and maintain logging and alert systems Work with the team to ensure they are organised, produce correct estimates and contribute effectively in all meetings Lead the engineering team in the delivery of complex technical features and implementations, ensuring hands-on involvement where required Collaborate with the team to debug and resolve critical technical issues across the product

Technical Architecture & Code Quality

Design and implement scalable technical solutions Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback Establish and maintain coding standards and best practices Make technical decisions on system architecture and technology choices Refactor and optimise existing codebase for performance and maintainability

Platform Development

Build and enhance Fliplet's no-code/low-code platform capabilities Develop new app templates and components for various industries (legal, corporate, healthcare) Implement data capture features, forms, dashboards, and interactive elements Optimise platform performance for 100,000+ monthly users and a total of 58,000+ apps Integrate AI tools and automation into development workflows Develop and maintain mobile app components and features using Cordova and native (iOS/Android) technologies. Ensure seamless cross-platform compatibility and performance for mobile applications built with Cordova Collaborate with product and design teams to translate mobile-specific requirements into technical solutions

AWS Infrastructure & DevOps

Hands-on management of AWS services (Fargate, Aurora PostgreSQL, Lambda) Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines Monitor system performance and resolve infrastructure issues Optimise cloud costs and scaling strategies Ensure robust backup and disaster recovery systems

Team Technical Leadership

Mentor developers Lead technical discussions and architectural planning sessions Facilitate knowledge sharing and technical skill development Conduct technical interviews and assess coding abilities Foster a collaborative development culture focused on continuous learning Onboard new team members so they are productive in the shortest possible time

Security & Compliance Implementation

Implement security best practices in code and infrastructure Address vulnerability reports and apply security patches Maintain technical compliance with ISO27001 requirements Manage access controls and authentication systems

Cross-Team Technical Support

Collaborate with Product team on technical feasibility and implementation Support Customer Success with technical aspects of client implementations Provide technical expertise for complex customer requirements Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge base

Technical Requirements

Essential Technical Skills

Expert-level Node.js and Vue.js/React development with proven track record Strong PostgreSQL and database design/optimisation skills Extensive hands-on AWS experience (Fargate, Aurora, Lambda, S3, etc.) Docker and containerisation expertise Modern web technologies, APIs, microservices architecture and responsive web design Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Security implementation and vulnerability management AI coding, integration and automation tools Performance monitoring and optimisation (Datadog, etc.) Proficiency in Cordova framework and mobile app development (iOS & Android)

Team Leadership Experience

5+ years leading development teams in a hands-on capacity Experience mentoring developers and conducting code reviews Strong technical communication and collaboration skills Proven ability to balance technical debt with feature development Experience with agile development methodologies and sprint planning

Preferred Technical Experience

No-code/low-code platform development Multi-tenant SaaS architecture and scaling Real-time features (chat, notifications, live updates)

Why This Role?

Code Daily: 50%+ of your time spent on hands-on technical work Technical Impact: Direct influence on platform architecture and technical direction Mentorship: Guide and develop engineering talent in a growing team Innovation: Work with cutting-edge no-code/AI technologies Growth: Lead technical scaling as the platform expands globally Variety: Build solutions across multiple industries and use cases Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a talented and supportive team that values innovation and excellence

What Success Looks Like

Consistently delivering high-quality code and technical solutions Improving team technical skills and development practices Reducing technical debt whilst accelerating feature velocity Mentoring team members to become stronger developers Contributing to platform scalability and performance improvements Maintaining high code quality standards across the team Reporting on team performance to demonstrate impact
This role is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our engineering team, drive technological innovation, and contribute to the long-term success of the company.

Perks and benefits

At Fliplet our team is our best asset. We are surrounded by smart and talented people who value hard work and who always want to improve. So we want to create the best environment we can to empower them. Some of the benefits that help us do this include:

25 days annual holiday for full time employees, rising with service, plus 8 bank holidays per year Annual budget for your professional development 1,000 annual budget towards your health, wellness & equipment Fundraising budget to support your charity endeavours Eligibility for enrolment into our Share options scheme so all employees can be part of the company's success A fast paced, start-up culture where your actions have a significant impact on the business. Ongoing training and development, and the chance to build a career in a growing company Great culture: A warm and friendly team, regular socials and company events, both in person and virtual Flexible working hours, and hybrid home/office working (currently 1 day per month in the London office)
Diversity

We believe innovation thrives in teams where diverse points of view come together to solve hard problems. We will always seek out those who can bring diverse life experience, diverse educational background, diverse culture, and diverse life experience. We're open to learning how your perspective will bring something unique and valuable to our team.

Interview process

Stage 1:

Screening call [20 mins]

Stage 2:

Video interview [60 mins]

Stage 3:

Technical Scenario Task [Remote, in own time]

Stage 4:

Task playback interview & discussion [60 minutes]

Stage 5:

CEO Interview [60 minutes]

Stage 6:

Interviews with the wider team

You should apply if what we're doing here at Fliplet excites you and you recognise yourself in our values! If this sounds like you, we would welcome your application.

Thank you for your application!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 70,000.00-100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote

Reference ID: Technical Team Lead
Expected start date: 14/07/2025