Frontend Developer (Node.js/TypeScript) – Gov Digital Services

Scrumconnect Consulting; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect Ltd is seeking an experienced Frontend Developer to build accessible, high-quality digital services for UK government clients using JavaScript, TypeScript and Node.js to deliver the user-facing layer and associated APIs in line with GDS standards. Based in Newcastle, Leeds or Manchester, this permanent, full-time role places you in an agile, multidisciplinary team.

You’ll work on Express or Fastify backends, write tests with Jest or Mocha, and ensure WCAG accessibility across

Qualifications

• Strong, hands-on experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js.
• Experience with Express or Fastify and API design.
• Experience writing tests with Jest or Mocha.
• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases and Redis.
• Experience deploying on AWS and Azure and building CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of WCAG, GDS standards and accessibility testing.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain accessible, responsive user interfaces and server-side applications.
• Develop with Express or Fastify and Nunjucks templates where used.
• Build and consume API microservices.
• Work with databases and caching strategies.
• Write automated tests and practice TDD.
• Follow GOV.UK Design System and meet the Service Standard.
• Ensure accessibility and testing with assistive tech.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments (AWS/Azure).
• Review code and mentor teammates.
• Collaborate with designers, researchers and delivery teams.
• Investigate defects and support live services.

Skills

JavaScript ES6+

TypeScript

Node.js

Express or Fastify

Testing Jest Mocha

SQL NoSQL databases

Redis

AWS & Azure

CI/CD pipelines

WCAG & GDS standards

Agile teamwork

Strong communication

Tools

Docker

Terraform

CI/CD tooling

AWS services

Job description

Scrumconnect Ltd is seeking an experienced Frontend Developer to build accessible, high-quality digital services for UK government clients using JavaScript, TypeScript and Node.js to deliver the user-facing layer and associated APIs in line with GDS standards. Based in Newcastle, Leeds or Manchester, this permanent, full-time role places you in an agile, multidisciplinary team.

You’ll work on Express or Fastify backends, write tests with Jest or Mocha, and ensure WCAG accessibility across