Senior Software Engineer (Node.js)

Cyberteam; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Public sector impact

Modern tech stack

Career progression

Job summary

Cyberteam is recruiting a Senior Software Engineer to develop Node.js applications, APIs and microservices for a UK public-sector organisation. You will work with technical leads and product teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions and contribute to engineering standards.

The role involves hybrid work from Westminster or Leeds, with 40% onsite requirements and active SC clearance or eligibility. You will influence technical strategy while delivering high-impact digital services.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with Node.js.
• Experience with Express.js and/or Nest.js.
• Experience developing and integrating REST APIs.
• Experience with microservices and serverless applications.
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of application scalability, security and maintainability.
• Experience with unit and integration testing.
• Experience integrating applications with third-party systems, APIs and webhooks.
• Strong understanding of secure software development and data protection.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders, product teams and engineers.
• SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop Node.js applications, APIs, microservices and serverless solutions.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable and secure.
• Collaborate with technical leads, stakeholders and engineers on delivery.

Skills

Node.js

Express.js/Nest.js

REST APIs

Microservices/Serverless

CI/CD pipelines

Security/Data protection

Unit/Integration testing

Third-party integrations

Documentation/Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

SC Clearance or eligibility

Job description

Title: Senior Software Engineer (Node.js)

Location: Westminster, London OR Leeds (Hybrid)

Working: 40% onsite

Clearance: Active SC Clearance

Our client is a UK public-sector organisation undergoing significant digital transformation, with an expanding Digital, Data & Technology function. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop modern digital services and help deliver scalable, secure and user-focused technology solutions.

The Role

You’ll work alongside technical leads, senior stakeholders, product managers and other engineers to develop Node.js applications, APIs, microservices and serverless solutions. You’ll play a key role in technical delivery, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable and aligned with security and engineering best practices.

Key Skills

• Strong commercial experience with Node.js
• Experience with Express.js and/or Nest.js
• Experience developing and integrating REST APIs
• Experience with microservices and serverless applications
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of application scalability, security and maintainability
• Experience with unit and integration testing
• Experience integrating applications with third-party systems, APIs and webhooks
• Strong understanding of secure software development and data protection
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders, product teams and engineers
• SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance

What's on offer?

• Senior role within an established UK public-sector organisation
• Hybrid working from Westminster or Leeds
• Full-time or flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on high-impact digital transformation projects
• Work with modern Node.js, API, microservices and cloud technologies
• Collaborative Digital, Data & Technology environment
• Opportunity to contribute to technical strategy and engineering standards
• Meaningful work supporting the delivery of improved public-facing digital services

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer looking to work on modern digital services, solve complex technical challenges and contribute to large-scale transformation within a high-profile UK public-sector environment.