Rate £540/day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 6 Months
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Remote
Clearance Required: BPSS
Must Have Government Experience
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain robust Back End services using Java and Node.js
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, UX, and product owners
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices
Participate in code reviews and agile ceremonies (eg stand-ups, sprint planning)
Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and meet accessibility standards
Debug and resolve technical issues across development and production environments
Contribute to architectural discussions and technical documentation
Essential Skills & Experience
Strong commercial experience in Java (8+) and Node.js
Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams in a government or large enterprise environment
Proficiency in RESTful API development and integration
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (eg Git)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably AWS or Azure)
Solid understanding of software engineering principles and practices (TDD, BDD, SOLID
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