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.

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)

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.

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