Senior/Lead Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer (Contract)

JavaScript/Node.js/AWS
Public Sector/Healthcare
Remote-first | Inside IR35 | Competitive Rate

We're looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a high-impact public sector programme, delivering scalable, secure digital services used at national scale.

This is a hands-on engineering role suited to contractors who enjoy building modern Back End services, working closely with product, delivery, and clinical/operational stakeholders in a fast-moving environment.

What you'll be doing

  • Designing and building Node.js/JavaScript services in a cloud-native environment

  • Developing scalable, resilient APIs and Back End systems on AWS

  • Working with modern engineering practices: CI/CD, automated testing, infrastructure as code

  • Collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver user-centred solutions

  • Contributing to technical decisions, code reviews, and engineering standards

  • Supporting live services with a focus on performance, reliability, and security

What we're looking for

  • Strong commercial experience with Node.js/JavaScript (or TypeScript)

  • Solid experience building and operating services on AWS

  • Background in public sector, healthcare, or other regulated environments (desirable, not essential)

  • Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams

  • Contractor mindset: delivery-focused, pragmatic, and comfortable owning work end-to-end

Contract details

  • Contract: Initial 3 months (extensions likely)

  • Rate: Competitive, inside IR35

  • Working pattern: Remote-first (occasional on-site for planning)

  • Sector: Public sector/healthcare

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Job Details

Company
Anson McCade Ltd
Location
United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Contract
Salary
GBP 500 - 700 Annual
Posted