Frontend Developer (Node.js / TypeScript)

Scrumconnect Limited; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect Ltd. is hiring a Frontend Developer skilled in Node.js and TypeScript to build accessible interfaces and robust server-side services in a UK public sector context.

You will work in Newcastle, collaborating with designers, researchers and delivery teams to ship iterative solutions that meet GOV.UK standards. The role emphasizes testing, CI/CD, and cloud deployments with AWS/Azure.

Qualifications

• Experience with Express or Fastify.
• Experience writing tests with Jest or Mocha.
• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Redis and API microservices.
• Experience working with AWS and Azure, and with CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of WCAG accessibility and GDS standards.
• Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with Nunjucks.
• Experience delivering services through GDS phases and service assessments.
• Experience with GOV.UK Frontend and Design System in live services.
• Docker and infrastructure as code (Terraform).
• Experience mentoring other developers.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain accessible, responsive user interfaces and server-side applications
• Develop with Express or Fastify, and with Nunjucks templates where used
• Build and consume API micro services
• 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

Skills

Agile experience

Mentoring developers

Multidisciplinary teamwork

WCAG accessibility

GDS design standards

Service assessments

Public sector knowledge

Tools

Express

Fastify

Nunjucks

AWS

Azure

Docker

Terraform

Redis

Jest

Mocha

Job description

Frontend Developer (Node.js / TypeScript)

Newcastle, United Kingdom | Posted on 16/10/2026

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning UK public sector digital consultancy, positively influencing the lives of over forty million UK citizens. We bring deep expertise in agile delivery, digital transformation, and platform engineering across central government. With a team of over one hundred and twenty-five professionals — more than forty percent of whom are women — we are committed to building inclusive, diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

The Role

behind it, in line with GDS standards and patterns.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain accessible, responsive user interfaces and server-side applications
• Develop with Express or Fastify, and with Nunjucks templates where the service uses them.
• Build and consume API micro services.
• 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 are Looking For

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, underrepresented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.