SC Cleared Node.js Developer

Sanderson Recruitment Plc

Bristol, UK

2 months ago

Role details

Contract type

Temporary to permanent

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Compensation

£145,600.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

careerjet.co.uk

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles JavaScript (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services JIRA Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Continuous Integration Github PostgreSQL MongoDB Node.Js Open Web Application Security

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Software Architecture Redis Secure Coding Trusted Systems Software Vulnerability Management Web Application Frameworks Openapi Cloud Platform System Technical Debt Backend Git SC Clearance Kubernetes Api Design Software Version Control Docker Jenkins Microservices

Job description

SC Cleared Node.js Developer - £560/day Inside IR35 - Remote (UK) - Government We’re looking for an experienced SC Cleared Node.js Developer to join a government department on a fully remote basis (UK only). This contract is paying £560 per day (Inside IR35) and will run initially until November, with the possibility of extension. You’ll be working on key public services, helping translate user needs into scalable, secure systems while contributing to modern, cloud-based platforms. What you’ll be doing:

Translating business and user requirements into effective technical designs
Building APIs and backend services using Node.js (REST, OpenAPI)
Developing user-focused services, putting accessibility and usability first
Writing clean, reusable, and maintainable code
Working with shared/common government tech stacks (Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis)
Investigating and resolving technical issues across the stack
Applying secure development practices, including OWASP principles and vulnerability management
Collaborating with stakeholders and communicating technical concepts clearly

Tech stack includes:

Node.js, HAPI (web framework)
API development (REST, OpenAPI)
PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
Jest and Lab for testing
Git for source control
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
Docker, Kubernetes, ECS
CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
Jira and Azure DevOps for workflow management

Requirements

Active SC Clearance (essential)
Strong experience with Node.js development in production environments
Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience breaking down work, refining backlog items, and defining acceptance criteria
Good understanding of clean coding principles and managing technical debt
Knowledge of software architecture principles (layered design, microservices, separation of concerns)
A user-focused mindset with experience building accessible digital services

This is a strong opportunity to contribute to a high-impact government programme, with flexibility to work fully remotely and potential for extension beyond the initial term. Reasonable Adjustments