Contract Full-Stack JavaScript Developer - Node & Angular
Posted 2 days ago by 1775178155
£400 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Newcastle upon Tyne
Summary: The role is for a Contract Full-Stack JavaScript Developer specializing in Node.js and Angular, focusing on a significant migration program for a UK Government department. The position involves both front-end and back-end development, with an emphasis on modernizing services and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. The contract is for six months with potential extensions, and the work arrangement is hybrid, primarily based in Newcastle. The role is classified as inside IR35, with a daily rate of £400.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting and delivering a large scale Angular migration
- Building Front End applications using Angular & TypeScript
- Developing Back End services with Node.js & Express
- Writing test driven code (Jest)
- Working within CI/CD pipelines
- Improving automation and Front End standards
- Ensuring accessibility and WCAG compliance
- Contributing to architecture and best practice across teams
Key Skills:
- Strong experience with Angular (priority)
- Node.js & Express
- TypeScript
- TDD and automated testing
- CI/CD experience
- Experience working on large, complex digital platforms
- Agile delivery experience
Salary (Rate): £400 per day
City: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Contract Full-Stack JavaScript Developer - Node & Angular
6 month contract (extensions likely)
£400 per day - Inside IR35
60% Hybrid in Newcastle
Opus is supporting a major migration programme for a UK Government department, delivered via a leading consultancy. This programme supports mission critical services dealing with high user volumes, sensitive data, and complex business processes.
We're hiring Node.js & Angular Engineers to play a key role in Front End modernisation and service delivery.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting and delivering a large scale Angular migration
- Building Front End applications using Angular & TypeScript
- Developing Back End services with Node.js & Express
- Writing test driven code (Jest)
- Working within CI/CD pipelines
- Improving automation and Front End standards
- Ensuring accessibility and WCAG compliance
- Contributing to architecture and best practice across teams
Required Experience
- Strong experience with Angular (priority)
- Node.js & Express
- TypeScript
- TDD and automated testing
- CI/CD experience
- Experience working on large, complex digital platforms
- Agile delivery experience
Nice to Have
- Kubernetes or containerisation exposure (Docker)
- Cloud experience (AWS or Azure)
- Public sector/government projects
- SQL/NoSQL databases, Redis
- SC eligibility (not mandatory)
Apply now or reach out to discuss contract details and team fit.