Frontend Developer (Node.js / TypeScript)

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Newcastle Higher, Bridgend, Wales, GBR
In-Office
Entry level
Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Software • Consulting
The Role
Build accessible, responsive government digital services using JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, APIs, databases, and microservices. Develop user interfaces and server-side applications, write automated tests, maintain CI/CD pipelines, deploy to AWS and Azure, follow GDS and WCAG standards, and support live services. Collaborate within agile multidisciplinary teams, review code, resolve defects, and share good practices. Experience with Express or Fastify, Redis, databases, testing frameworks, and cloud platforms is essential; Nunjucks, Docker, Terraform, and mentoring are desirable.
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About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning UK public sector digital consultancy, positively influencing the lives of over forty million UK citizens. We bring deep expertise in agile delivery, digital transformation, and platform engineering across central government. With a team of over one hundred and twenty-five professionals — more than forty percent of whom are women — we are committed to building inclusive, diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

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

Key Responsibilities
● Build and maintain accessible, responsive user interfaces and server-side applications
using JavaScript, TypeScript and Node.js.
● Develop with Express or Fastify, and with Nunjucks templates where the service uses
them.
● Build and consume API micro services.
● Work with SQL or NoSQL databases, and use Redis for caching and session handling.
● Write automated tests with Jest or Mocha, and practise test-driven development.
● Follow the GOV.UK 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.

What We are Looking For
Essential:
● BPSS check required.
● Strong, hands-on experience of JavaScript, TypeScript and Node.js.
● Experience with Express or Fastify.
● Experience writing tests with Jest or Mocha.

● Experience with SQL or NoSQL 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.
Desirable:
● Experience with Nunjucks.
● Experience delivering services through GDS phases and service assessments.
● Experience with the GOV.UK Frontend and Design System in live services.
● Docker and infrastructure as code (for example Terraform).
● Experience mentoring other developers.

Why Join Scrumconnect Ltd?
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.
As part of our team, you will benefit from:
● 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.

Application Process
1. Submit your CV to [email protected]
2. If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend two interview stages.

Scrumconnect Ltd is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications
from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, underrepresented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.



Skills Required

  • BPSS check
  • Strong hands-on experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js
  • Experience with Express or Fastify
  • Experience writing tests with Jest or Mocha
  • Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases
  • Experience with Redis and building or using API microservices
  • Experience working with AWS and Azure and with CI/CD pipelines
  • Knowledge of WCAG accessibility and 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 GOV.UK Frontend and Design System in live services
  • Experience with Docker and infrastructure as code, such as Terraform
  • Experience mentoring other developers
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The Company
HQ: London
300 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK national SME and award-winning software development consultancy with more than 300 consultants across the UK. It works with public-sector clients to build impactful digital services that improve millions of lives, combining design, engineering, and AI expertise. The company emphasizes experienced consultants, collaboration, knowledge-sharing, problem-solving, and a culture focused on sustaining innovation for its customers.

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