Frontend Developer (Node.js/TypeScript)

Frontend Developer (Node.js/TypeScript)

Location:Newcastle, Leeds or Manchester
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £75,000 per annum, plus benefits
Security Clearance: BPSS check required
Start Date: ASAP

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Frontend Developer to build accessible, high-quality digital services for UK government clients. You'll work in a multidisciplinary agile team, using JavaScript, TypeScript and Node.js to build the user-facing layer of services and the APIs behind it, in line with GDS standards and patterns.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain accessible, responsive user interfaces and Server Side applications using JavaScript, TypeScript and Node.js.

• Develop with Express or Fastify, and with Nunjucks templates where the service uses them.

• Build and consume API microservices.

• Work with SQL or NoSQL databases, and use Redis for caching and session handling.

• Write automated tests with Jest or Mocha, and practise test-driven development.

• Follow the GOV.UK Design System and GDS standards and patterns, and meet the GDS Service Standard.

• Make sure services meet WCAG accessibility standards, and test with assistive technology.

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and deploy services on AWS and Azure.

• Review code, share good practice and support colleagues.

• Work with designers, user researchers, content designers and delivery teams to deliver iteratively.

• Investigate and fix defects, and support services in live.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• BPSS check required.

• Strong, hands-on experience of JavaScript, TypeScript and Node.js.

• Experience with Express or Fastify.

• Experience writing tests with Jest or Mocha.

• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases.

• Experience with Redis and with building or using API microservices.

• Experience working with AWS and Azure, and with CI/CD pipelines.

• Good knowledge of WCAG accessibility and of GDS standards and patterns.

• Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with Nunjucks.

• Experience delivering services through GDS phases and service assessments.

• Experience with the GOV.UK Frontend and Design System in live services.

• Docker and infrastructure as code (for example Terraform).

• Experience mentoring other developers.

Why Join Scrumconnect Ltd?

At Scrumconnect, we are more than just a consultancy. We are a collaborative team focused on delivering impactful digital transformation services across government and enterprise organisations.

As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Exposure to major public sector digital transformation programmes.

• A collaborative and inclusive working culture.

• Opportunities for learning, development and certification.

• Hands-on experience working within agile delivery environments.

Application Process

1. Submit your CV to (see below)

2. If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend two interview stages.

Scrumconnect Ltd is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.