Job Specifications
Location: Manchester (1 day per week on-site)
Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35)
Start: ASAP
Contract: 6 months initially (strong likelihood of extension)
*SC eligible*
Overview
A public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to support the build and enhancement of user-focused digital services. The successful candidate will be skilled across both Front End and Back End development, with experience delivering services aligned to GDS (Government Digital Service) standards and working within modern DevOps environments.
Key Responsibilities
Develop full-stack applications using:
JavaScript, TypeScript, React (Front End)
Node.js, Java, Spring Boot (Back End)
Build services that meet GOV.UK Design System, GDS Service Standard, and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility requirements.
Design, develop, and maintain Back End APIs and microservices.
Collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, DevOps engineers, and user researchers in an agile delivery environment.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and cloud-based deployment workflows.
Ensure high-quality, maintainable code with strong test coverage across Front End and Back End components.
Support live services, troubleshoot issues, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Skills & Experience
Strong commercial experience as a Full Stack Developer.
Proficiency with:
Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React
Backend: Node.js, Java, Spring Boot
Demonstrable experience delivering government or public-facing services aligned with GDS standards, including:
GOV.UK Design System
GDS Service Standard
Accessibility and usability best practices
Hands-on experience applying DevOps practices, including:
CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, etc.)
Automated testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit)
Monitoring and logging tools
Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservice patterns, and system integration.
Experience with Git and modern, collaborative development workflows.
About the Company
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