Frontend Developer; Node.js​/TypeScript

We're looking for an experienced Frontend Developer to build accessible, high-quality digital services for UK government clients. You'll work in a multidisciplinary agile team, using JavaScript, Type Script and Node.js to build the user-facing layer of services and the APIs behind it, in line with GDS standards and patterns.,

• Build and maintain accessible, responsive user interfaces and Server Side applications using JavaScript, Type Script and Node.js.
• Develop with Express or Fastify, and with Nunjucks templates where the service uses them.
• Build and consume API microservices.
• Work with SQL or No
  
  SQL databases, and use Redis for caching and session handling.
• Write automated tests with Jest or Mocha, and practise test-driven development.
• Follow the  Design System and GDS standards and patterns, and meet the GDS Service Standard.
• Make sure services meet WCAG accessibility standards, and test with assistive technology.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and deploy services on AWS and Azure.
• Review code, share good practice and support colleagues.
• Work with designers, user researchers, content designers and delivery teams to deliver iteratively.
• Investigate and fix defects, and support services in live.

• BPSS check required.
• Strong, hands-on experience of JavaScript, Type Script and Node.js.
• Experience with Express or Fastify.
• Experience writing tests with Jest or Mocha.
• Experience with SQL or No
  
  SQL databases.
• Experience with Redis and with building or using API microservices.
• Experience working with AWS and Azure, and with CI/CD pipelines.
• Good knowledge of WCAG accessibility and of GDS standards and patterns.
• Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills.

• Experience with Nunjucks.
• Experience delivering services through GDS phases and service assessments.
• Experience with the  Frontend and Design System in live services.
• Docker and infrastructure as code (for example Terraform).
• Experience mentoring other developers.

At Scrumconnect, we are more than just a consultancy. We are a collaborative team focused on delivering impactful digital transformation services across government and enterprise organisations.

• Exposure to major public sector digital transformation programmes.
• A collaborative and inclusive working culture.
• Opportunities for learning, development and certification.
• Hands-on experience working within agile delivery environments.