Node JS Developer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Node.js / NestJS Engineer to support a series of digital initiatives for a fast-paced digital agency environment. This role is a client-facing consultancy position, requiring excellent communication skills, the ability to manage stakeholder expectations, and the confidence to work autonomously while contributing to high-quality engineering outcomes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, develop, and deliver robust backend services and APIs for enterprise-level clients. The ideal contractor will be proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working within evolving project scopes and agency workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise backend services using Node.js and NestJS.
• Work directly with client stakeholders to gather requirements, present solutions, and provide technical guidance.
• Architect scalable, maintainable backend systems aligned with best practices.
• Collaborate with internal UX, frontend, strategy, and delivery teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Conduct code reviews, uphold engineering standards, and ensure high code quality.
• Troubleshoot issues, recommend improvements, and contribute to technical decision-making.
• Provide consultancy-level insight on project feasibility, risk management, and solution design.
• Deliver documentation and handover materials as required.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years experience with Node.js engineering in production environments.
• Strong commercial experience with NestJS (or similar structured frameworks)
• Previous work within consultancy or digital agency environments - Highly desirable
• Demonstrated client-facing experience, including presenting technical approaches and managing expectations.
• Solid understanding of modern backend architecture, API development, microservices, and integration patterns.
• Experience with TypeScript, RESTful APIs, and ideally GraphQL.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, modern DevOps workflows, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (Jest, etc.)
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision in a remote environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in digital agency-style rapid delivery environments.
• Knowledge of containerisation tools such as Docker.
• Experience with authentication/authorisation frameworks (OAuth, JWT, etc.).
• Background in mentoring or leading small technical teams.

Up to £400 per day Outside of IR35.

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