Back End Software Engineer – Remote (SC Cleared)

About the Opportunity

We’re partnering with a major government technology provider delivering critical national digital infrastructure on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Back End Software Engineer.

This is a high-impact role within an Agile delivery squad, where you will design, build, and evolve high-performance, cloud-native systems using Node.js and Microsoft Azure.

The Role

As a Back End Software Engineer, you will:

Lead the technical design and development of scalable backend services using Node.js
Build high-performance systems using asynchronous programming patterns
Architect and manage cloud infrastructure in Azure, ensuring high availability and strong performance for public-facing services
Automate environment provisioning and infrastructure deployment using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices
Drive CI/CD excellence by managing Jenkins pipelines and integrating robust automated testing into the development lifecycle
Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Jira and Confluence to support:
- Sprint delivery
- Incident response
- Change management
Contribute to technical decision-making and help shape scalable, secure backend architecture

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What You’ll Need

To be successful in this role, you should have:

Current and active SC Clearance (mandatory due to the nature of the government projects)
Deep expertise in backend development with Node.js
Frontend familiarity with Angular, including:
- Component architecture
- State management concepts
Proven experience in Azure cloud design, including scalable infrastructure and environment automation
Strong hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code
Strong proficiency with DevOps tools, including:
- Jenkins for CI/CD
- Git for advanced branching strategies
- Jira for Agile delivery
Excellent communication skills with the ability to:
- Mentor junior engineers
- Lead technical and design discussions
- Work effectively in a fast-paced Agile environment

What’s on Offer

Highly competitive contract rate: £450 per day (Inside IR35)
Remote-first working model with only occasional travel to the London office
Opportunity to work on high-profile public sector projects that impact millions of citizens
Long-term contract potential within a modern, cloud-first Azure environment
A chance to contribute to secure, large-scale, mission-critical systems with meaningful national impact