Junior Software Developer- Contract- Outside IR35
Posted 1 day ago by Wave Recruitment
£44 Per hour
Outside
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Junior Developer role is a remote contract position focused on supporting web and backend projects using JavaScript, specifically Node.js and React. The candidate will work in an Agile environment, contributing to production code while collaborating with senior engineers. This position is ideal for someone who can take ownership of their work but also appreciates guidance. A UK passport and permanent residency in the UK are required due to client specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain production code using Node.js and React
- Write unit and integration tests with Jest
- Take part in stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
- Troubleshoot and optimise code, including SQL and NoSQL databases
- Work through peer reviews and uphold coding standards
- Use and build REST APIs
- Manage GitHub version control and CI/CD pipelines
- Support senior developers with new features and fixes
- Document code changes and technical decisions
- Contribute to knowledge-sharing sessions
Key Skills:
- 3+ years commercial JavaScript experience (Node.js & React)
- Strong Git and Jira capability
- Understanding of REST APIs and async patterns
- Familiarity with testing frameworks and quality practices
- Comfortable working independently in a remote setup
Salary (Rate): £44.00/hr
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Junior Developer – Remote | Contract | Outside IR35
Length: 6 months
Experience: 3+ years
Location: UK Remote – You must hold a UK passport and live in the UK permanently
We’re looking for a Junior Developer with solid commercial experience in JavaScript to support ongoing web and backend work across multiple client projects. You’ll work in an Agile setup, contributing to production code while learning from senior engineers. The role suits someone who’s comfortable taking ownership of their work but values steady guidance when needed.
What you’ll do
- Build and maintain production code using Node.js and React
- Write unit and integration tests with Jest
- Take part in stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
- Troubleshoot and optimise code, including SQL and NoSQL databases
- Work through peer reviews and uphold coding standards
- Use and build REST APIs
- Manage GitHub version control and CI/CD pipelines
- Support senior developers with new features and fixes
- Document code changes and technical decisions
- Contribute to knowledge-sharing sessions
What you’ll bring
- 3+ years commercial JavaScript experience (Node.js & React)
- Strong Git and Jira capability
- Understanding of REST APIs and async patterns
- Familiarity with testing frameworks and quality practices
- Comfortable working independently in a remote setup
This is a dynamic company working on critical infrastructure software for data centres and energy hubs. Due to end-client requirements, you must be a British passport holder, though the work is not defence-related.