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*Senior Full Stack Engineer (Backend focused - Nodejs, Javascript, AWS exp.) - W...
Posted 3 days ago by Kellton
Kellton Tech is a full-service software development company, offering end-to-end IT solutions, strategic technology cons...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Full Stack Java Developer with Node.js & AWS
Posted 6 days ago by Gazelle Global Consulting Ltd
The RoleWe are looking for Senior Software Developers to contribute to the design, development and maintenance of citize...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Node.js, React, AWS) -W2 only
Posted 1 week ago by Analytics Solutions
About the RoleIn this role, you ll develop the next generation of assessments using leading technologies. You ll work wi...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Senior .NET Engineer Healthcare Platform (C#/.NET, Node.js/TypeScript, Azure/AW...
Posted 1 week ago by NDAPARTNERS INC
ResponsibilitiesWrite production code across backend services, including the least glamorous and highest-risk parts of t...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Node.js Developer - Contract
Posted 1 week ago by Stealth IT Consulting Limited
OverviewWe are seeking experienced Node.js Developers to join a high-profile digital delivery programme.You will be resp...
- Rate £528 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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About Our Node.js Contract Roles
What does a node.js contractor do?
The Node.js contractor role centres on the ability to build server-side applications, REST and GraphQL APIs, real-time services, and microservices using JavaScript on the Node.js runtime, which has become a major back-end development platform across the UK technology contracting market. Node.js's event-driven, non-blocking I/O model makes it particularly well-suited to high-throughput API services, real-time applications including chat and notifications, and the microservices architectures that characterise modern cloud-native applications. Contract engagements arise in technology companies, fintech, media, and e-commerce businesses where the JavaScript full-stack model, combining Node.js on the back end with React or Next.js on the front end, is the dominant development approach.
Node.js contractors are expected to have strong JavaScript and TypeScript proficiency as a foundation, alongside practical experience building production-grade Node.js applications. Familiarity with popular Node.js frameworks, most commonly Express for minimalist API development, NestJS for more structured enterprise-grade applications, or Fastify for performance-critical services, is expected depending on the stack in use. Experience with asynchronous programming patterns, stream handling, and the Node.js event loop is expected at senior level alongside an understanding of how to profile and optimise Node.js application performance. Database integration experience with PostgreSQL or MongoDB, RESTful and GraphQL API design, and proficiency with npm or yarn for package management are broadly assumed. Experience with containerisation using Docker and deployment on cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP rounds out the expected senior Node.js contractor profile.
What is the market like for node.js contractors?
The market for Node.js contractors is an active and well-established segment of the back-end JavaScript developer market. Demand is consistent across technology companies, fintech, media, and e-commerce businesses that have adopted the JavaScript full-stack model. The growth of NestJS as a framework for building more structured enterprise-grade Node.js applications has expanded the market for senior Node.js contractors who can design and govern complex back-end architectures. TypeScript proficiency is now effectively a requirement rather than a differentiator for professional Node.js contracting roles. Rates are broadly aligned with other senior back-end developer disciplines, with Node.js contractors who combine strong TypeScript skills with cloud deployment and microservices architecture experience commanding rates at the upper end of the JavaScript development contracting market.
How much do node.js contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for node.js roles typically range from £450 to £800 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many node.js vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 node.js contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to September 2026.