Description

You will design, build, and maintain secure, high-performance backend services using Node.js and TypeScript. You own the full lifecycle from database schema design to API deployment and testing.

This role is on-site.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain REST APIs using Node.js (v22+), Express.js, and TypeScript.
• Design database schemas and optimize queries for PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Implement secure authentication and session management using JWT, OAuth, and Redis.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests using Jest and WireMock for API contracts.
• Containerize applications with Docker and manage CI/CD pipelines on AWS.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of professional experience building backend systems with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Strong proficiency with Express.js and RESTful API design patterns.
• Hands-on experience with both SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
• Deep understanding of web security standards, including Helmet, CSP, and secure cookie handling.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS) and containerization (Docker).
• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and automated testing frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA).
• Experience with GOV.UK or NHS frontend toolkits.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree