Frontend Developer (Node.js/TypeScript)

scrumconnect ltd; Lees; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Learning opportunities

Certification support

Job summary

Scrumconnect is seeking an experienced Frontend Developer to build accessible, high-quality digital services for UK government clients. The role involves working in a multidisciplinary agile team to develop user interfaces with JavaScript, TypeScript and Node.js, following GOV.UK Design System and GDS patterns.

You will build and maintain both client-facing UIs and server-side apps, implement API microservices, manage databases with SQL/NoSQL, and ensure WCAG compliance through testing and

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Node.js

Express

Jest

Mocha

SQL

NoSQL

Redis

AWS

Azure

CI/CD

WCAG

GDS standards

Agile

Communication

Tools

Nunjucks

Docker

Terraform

GOV.UK Frontend

Job description

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.,

• 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.

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.

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.