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Node.js Developer Jobs & Careers
Looking for your next Node.js Developer opportunity?
HOK Consulting connects Node.js Developers with organisations building scalable APIs, services, applications and cloud-native platforms across permanent, contract and interim opportunities.
Whether your experience covers Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, REST APIs, microservices or cloud-native development, explore current opportunities or upload your CV to join HOK’s technology talent network.
Current Node.js Developer Jobs
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What Does a Node.js Developer Do?
Node.js Developers build server-side applications, APIs and services using Node.js and the wider JavaScript and TypeScript ecosystem.
The role commonly involves developing backend services, REST APIs, microservices, integrations and data-driven applications, often within distributed and cloud-native technology environments.
Node.js Developers frequently work alongside frontend developers, Software Engineers, DevOps professionals, architects and product teams to create reliable, secure and scalable applications and digital platforms.
Node.js Developer Skills & Experience
The exact technical requirements vary between organisations, but Node.js Developer roles commonly involve experience across areas such as:
- Node.js
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- REST APIs
- Microservices
- PostgreSQL
- SQL
- MongoDB
- Redis
- Apache Kafka
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Cloud-Native Development
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud Platform
- Automated Testing
- CI/CD
- Software Architecture
Node.js Developers may specialise in backend engineering or work within wider full stack teams where Node.js supports APIs and services used by modern frontend applications.
Strong JavaScript and TypeScript fundamentals, problem-solving skills and an understanding of APIs, asynchronous programming, testing, performance, security and scalability are particularly valuable within modern Node.js environments.
Typical Node.js Developer Responsibilities
- Designing and developing backend applications using Node.js
- Building REST APIs and microservices
- Writing maintainable JavaScript and TypeScript code
- Integrating applications with internal and external services
- Working with relational and NoSQL databases
- Supporting event-driven and distributed applications
- Testing, debugging and resolving software issues
- Improving application performance, security and resilience
- Supporting containerised and cloud-native applications
- Contributing to technical design and software architecture decisions
- Reviewing code and contributing to engineering standards
- Working with frontend, DevOps, architecture and product teams
Responsibilities vary depending on the organisation, product and whether the role focuses on backend services, APIs, microservices, full stack development or wider Node.js software engineering.
Node.js Developer Salary Expectations
Node.js Developer salaries vary according to experience, location, technical specialism, sector and the complexity of the applications and platforms being developed.
Permanent Node.js Developer
Around £70,000 per year
UK median advertised salary
Contract Node.js Developer
Around £529 per day
UK median contract rate
Senior Node.js Developers and professionals with specialist TypeScript, microservices, distributed systems, cloud-native, financial services or architecture experience may command higher salaries or contract rates.
Salary information is provided as a general UK market guide and can vary significantly between individual roles.
Node.js Developer Career Progression
Node.js Development can lead into senior backend engineering, full stack development, technical leadership and software architecture positions.
Typical Node.js Developer Career Path
Alternative Career Paths
Node.js Developers may also progress into roles such as:
- Backend Developer
- Full Stack Developer
- Senior Software Engineer
- Technical Lead
- Software Architect
- Engineering Manager
The right progression depends on whether you want to deepen your Node.js and backend expertise, broaden into full stack engineering, move into architecture or take responsibility for technical teams and delivery.
Your Next Move
Looking for Your Next Node.js Developer Opportunity?
If you’re considering your next permanent position, contract assignment or interim opportunity, send HOK Consulting your CV.
Tell us about your Node.js development experience, the JavaScript and TypeScript technologies you work with and the type of opportunity you’re looking for.
Specialist Recruitment
Software Engineering Recruitment
Node.js Development forms part of HOK Consulting’s wider Software Engineering recruitment expertise, connecting organisations with professionals across backend development, frontend development, full stack engineering, software architecture, quality engineering and technical leadership.
Hiring?
Recruiting Node.js Developers?
HOK Consulting supports organisations looking for experienced Node.js Developers across permanent, contract and interim requirements.
Whether you’re building APIs and microservices, developing cloud-native applications, modernising backend services or scaling a software engineering team, speak to HOK about your requirements.