Senior Software Engineer – TypeScript – Government
We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and deliver secure, scalable digital services for the UK public sector. You’ll develop cloud-native systems using TypeScript, AWS, and modern frameworks, ensuring high performance, resilience, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain applications using TypeScript with Express or Fastify.
Build microservices and RESTful APIs with Node.js and React.
Design and deploy AWS solutions using Lambda, CloudFormation, AWS SAM, API Gateway, and ECS.
Implement Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and CloudFormation.
Create and optimise CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions).
Containerise and deploy with Docker.
Conduct unit testing (Mocha, Jest, AWS SAM).
Apply security and performance best practices throughout development.Essential Skills & Experience
Experience in government or GDS-aligned projects.
5+ years’ experience in large-scale software engineering.
Strong in TypeScript, JavaScript, Express/Fastify, and AWS.
Expertise in Terraform, IaC, and microservice architectures.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD, Docker, and automated testing.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills