Senior Node/Typescript Developer

Robert Walters; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial leader is seeking a Senior Node/TypeScript Developer to join their newly formed cybersecurity team in Manchester. This role focuses on developing cloud-based solutions that ensure the security of millions of customers across Europe. You will implement innovative authentication methods and collaborate in an agile environment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in TypeScript, JavaScript, and cloud computing, alongside a passion for protecting client data and advancing cybersecurity solutions.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Generous pension contributions

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript for building scalable web services using Node.js.
• Experience with NestJS frameworks or microservices architectures is considered advantageous.
• Hands-on experience provisioning infrastructure using IaC tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance modern cloud-based cybersecurity services prioritizing client data protection.
• Implement secure authentication solutions including multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Design solutions that detect and prevent account takeover attempts.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to translate business needs into technical requirements.

Skills

TypeScript

JavaScript

Node.js

Cloud computing

Agile methodologies

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Tools

AWS

CloudFormation

Terraform

Job description

Senior Node/TypeScript Developer

I'm hiring a Senior Node/TypeScript Developer for a global financial leader to join their brand-new cybersecurity team and help protect millions of customers across the UK and Europe.

Salary: £74,000 per annum + £10.5K partnership bonus + 20% target bonus, 10% employer pension contribution and additional benefits such as life assurance, private healthcare and dental cover, gym memberships and many more.

Location: Manchester

Keywords: cloud computing, TypeScript, Node.js, cybersecurity, identity management, cloud services, authentication solutions, continuous improvement, collaborative team, agile methodologies

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Senior Node and TypeScript Developer to join their newly established cybersecurity team in Manchester. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in protecting millions of clients across the UK and Europe from cyber threats, while working with cutting-edge cloud technologies and modern authentication solutions. The organisation manages over $7 trillion in assets worldwide, placing security at the heart of everything they do.

What you'll do:

• Develop and enhance modern cloud-based cybersecurity services spanning all layers from database through to content delivery networks, ensuring robust protection for client data.
• Implement secure authentication solutions such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and passkeys to provide seamless yet highly secure login experiences for users.
• Integrate with leading identity providers including Auth0, Transmit Security, and Ping Identity to deliver comprehensive identity management capabilities.
• Design and build advanced solutions that detect and prevent account takeover attempts by malicious actors, proactively defending against evolving cyber threats.
• Continuously improve the efficiency, resilience, and scalability of cloud services to maintain high availability and performance standards.
• Drive ongoing enhancement of technical standards, tools, and processes within the team to foster a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to translate complex business needs into clear technical requirements that guide project delivery.
• Oversee deployment and operational activities across development, testing, and production environments to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption.
• Participate actively in agile ceremonies using scrum methodologies to promote transparency, accountability, and iterative progress within the team.

What you bring:

• Advanced proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript for building scalable web services using Node.js; experience with NestJS frameworks or microservices architectures is considered advantageous.
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud computing concepts with hands-on experience provisioning infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform; familiarity with AWS is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of REST APIs.

Benefits:

• Flexible working opportunities and hybrid work model.
• Generous pension contributions and 10% employer pension contribution.
• Life assurance, private healthcare and dental cover, and gym memberships.
• Continuous training and professional development within a globally respected financial institution.

Contract Type: Permanent