Node.JS Developer

Sanderson Government and Defence Careers; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based contracting agency is seeking a highly skilled Node.js Developer for a long-term government programme in the defence sector. This fully remote role requires active SC Clearance and involves designing, developing, and maintaining secure back-end services and APIs using Node.js. You will work within a collaborative agile team to deliver scalable solutions that support national security. The contract offers a competitive day rate between £500 and £550.

Qualifications

• Active Security Check (SC) Clearance required.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience in developing scalable web services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain back-end services using Node.js and Express.js.
• Write clean, testable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and compliant with defence standards.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and technical discussions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across environments.

Skills

Node.js

JavaScript

TypeScript

Agile methodologies

Secure coding practices

Job description

SC Cleared Node.js Developer

Location: Fully Remote (UK-based only)

Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35)

Day Rate: £500-£550 / day

Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance

Duration: Until 31 / 03 / 2025

Sector: Defence / Government

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared Node.js Developer to join a long-term government programme within the UK defence sector. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining secure back-end services and APIs using Node.js and modern cloud technologies. You'll work as part of a collaborative agile team delivering scalable solutions that support national security objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain back-end services using Node.js and Express.js
• Write clean, testable, and efficient code following best practices
• Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and compliant with defence standards
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and technical discussions
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across environments

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active Security Check (SC) Clearance
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript / TypeScript