Salary: £110,000 - 121,000 per year Requirements: Proven back-end development experience within public sector or highly regulated environments Strong experience developing back-end services using Node.js (including Express and express-session) Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift for deployment Experience using Argo CD for GitOps-based continuous delivery Experience implementing pipelines for continuous integration Strong understanding of monitoring, logging, and observability, including Grafana Experience designing and integrating search services and authentication / SSO solutions Experience working within Agile delivery teams Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain back-end services to support a public-sector digital platform Develop and enhance search functionality to ensure performant and user-friendly content discovery Design and implement a Single Sign-On (SSO) component, integrating securely with existing identity and access management solutions Ensure all services meet security, performance, scalability, and accessibility requirements Work in line with the GDS Service Manual, supporting iterative, user-centred delivery and continuous improvement Collaborate with solution architects and delivery leads to align with agreed technical standards and architecture Support CI/CD pipelines and operational monitoring to ensure reliable deployment and service performance Work effectively within a highly regulated / public sector environment Technologies: CI/CD GitOps Grafana Support OpenShift Security NodeJS JavaScript Backend More: We are seeking an experienced Back-End Developer to support the design and delivery of a public-facing government website, developed in line with GDS standards. This role focuses on building secure, scalable, and maintainable back-end services that support user-centred digital services. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, collaborating closely with front-end developers, solution architects, content designers, and delivery leads to deliver high-quality outcomes for end users. Our diverse and inclusive community welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. last updated 17 week of 2026