Node.js Software Engineer — Hybrid, 12m Contract

Public Sector Resourcing; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking a Software Engineer (NodeJS) for a 12-month hybrid contract in Manchester or Blackpool. The role involves developing and maintaining software products for citizen services, ensuring operational stability, and contributing to Agile projects. Essential skills include experience with collaboration tools and REST APIs. This position is available only for candidates based in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with software engineering collaboration tools.
• Ability to modify and maintain systems created by others.
• Experience building REST APIs for public and internal applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software products for citizen services.
• Ensure operational stability and resilience of software products.
• Participate in the Software Development Lifecycle within an Agile team.

Skills

Software Engineering collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, Slack)

Modifying and maintaining existing systems

Building public-facing and internal REST APIs

Job description

A government department is seeking a Software Engineer (NodeJS) for a 12-month hybrid contract in Manchester or Blackpool. The role involves developing and maintaining software products for citizen services, ensuring operational stability, and contributing to Agile projects. Essential skills include experience with collaboration tools and REST APIs. This position is available only for candidates based in the UK.