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Node/JavaScript Developer - Permanent - SC Eligible
Location: Remote with Ad-Hoc travel to Newcastle
Salary to £55,000 + Benefits
SC Eligibility essential
Stealth iT is currently to hire experienced Node.js / JavaScript Developer to support a major digital transformation programme within the Public Sector alongside a leading client in the consulting space.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining scalable, secure, cloud-native applications and services within an Agile delivery environment.
A key requirement is strong hands-on development experience with Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript and AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK), alongside experience delivering solutions within AWS environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain scalable backend applications and APIs using Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Build and manage AWS cloud infrastructure using AWS CDK and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
- Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Implement automated deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools.
- Work with AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB and CloudWatch.
- Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code following engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with DevOps Engineers, Architects, Business Analysts and Product Managers.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews and technical design discussions.
- Ensure applications meet security, accessibility and performance requirements.
- Support delivery aligned with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong commercial experience developing applications using Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Hands-on AWS CDK experience – essential.
- Experience building and deploying cloud-native applications within AWS.
- Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code and automated provisioning.
- Experience developing REST APIs and microservices.
- Knowledge of AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3 and DynamoDB.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
- Familiarity with Git and modern software development practices.
- Experience working within Agile delivery teams.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience delivering digital services within the public sector although no essential
- Experience with Terraform, Docker or Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of serverless architecture and event-driven systems.
- Experience with Jest, Mocha or other JavaScript testing frameworks.
