Contract Full-Stack JavaScript Developer - Node & Angular

  • Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
  • Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
  • 02/04/2026
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Job Description

Contract Full-Stack JavaScript Developer - Node & Angular
6 month contract (extensions likely)
£400 per day - Inside IR35
60% Hybrid in Newcastle

Opus is supporting a major migration programme for a UK Government department, delivered via a leading consultancy. This programme supports mission critical services dealing with high user volumes, sensitive data, and complex business processes.

We're hiring Node.js & Angular Engineers to play a key role in Front End modernisation and service delivery.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Supporting and delivering a large scale Angular migration
  • Building Front End applications using Angular & TypeScript
  • Developing Back End services with Node.js & Express
  • Writing test driven code (Jest)
  • Working within CI/CD pipelines
  • Improving automation and Front End standards
  • Ensuring accessibility and WCAG compliance
  • Contributing to architecture and best practice across teams

Required Experience
  • Strong experience with Angular (priority)
  • Node.js & Express
  • TypeScript
  • TDD and automated testing
  • CI/CD experience
  • Experience working on large, complex digital platforms
  • Agile delivery experience

Nice to Have
  • Kubernetes or containerisation exposure (Docker)
  • Cloud experience (AWS or Azure)
  • Public sector/government projects
  • SQL/NoSQL databases, Redis
  • SC eligibility (not mandatory)

Apply now or reach out to discuss contract details and team fit.