Node.js Developer (Contract)

• Design, develop, and maintain Back End services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, and DevOps engineers to deliver high-quality software.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to development best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across development and production environments.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Contribute to technical design decisions and solution architecture discussions.

• Strong commercial experience developing applications with Node.js.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing and code quality.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Docker and containerised deployments.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud-native architectures.
• Previous experience within Government, Public Sector, or highly regulated environments.
• Exposure to event-driven architectures and messaging technologies.
• Understanding of security best practices and application performance optimisation.

• £600 per day (Inside IR35)
• 6-month initial contract with potential extension
• Fully remote working
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, impactful digital transformation programmes
• Collaborative and technically strong delivery environment