Software Developer (Frontend/Node.js) - Public Sector

Stealth It
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 104K

Job location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Tech stack

JavaScript
Web Accessibility
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Computing
Code Review
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Node.js
Scrum
Software Construction
TypeScript
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Web Applications
Web Application Frameworks
React
Backend
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Front End Software Development
REST
Docker
Microservices

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Software Developer to join a high-profile public sector programme delivering digital services that make a real impact. You'll work within a collaborative agile team, helping to design, build and maintain scalable web applications used by thousands of users.

This is an excellent opportunity for a developer with strong Frontend and Node.js expertise who enjoys working in modern engineering environments and contributing to meaningful public sector projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain responsive, accessible web applications.
  • Build and enhance Front End solutions using modern JavaScript frameworks.
  • Design and develop Back End services using Node.js.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers and Technical Architects.
  • Contribute to code reviews and engineering best practices.
  • Work within Agile delivery teams to deliver high-quality software.
  • Support continuous integration and continuous deployment processes.
  • Ensure solutions meet public sector accessibility and security standards.

Requirements

  • Strong commercial experience with JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • Proven experience with modern Front End frameworks (React preferred).
  • Strong Back End development experience using Node.js.
  • Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based environments (AWS or Azure).
  • Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams.
  • Understanding of software engineering best practices, testing and CI/CD.

Desirable Experience

  • Previous experience working in the public sector or government environments.
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG).
  • Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools.

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive £400 per day contract rate.
  • Flexible hybrid working model with only one day per month on-site in Newcastle.
  • Opportunity to work on impactful public sector digital transformation programmes.
  • Collaborative and supportive delivery environment.
  • Long-term contract potential.

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