Senior Software Engineer – Typescript, Node

Our Future Health UK

. Join the Research Enablement squad at the intersection of the Trusted Research Environment and bespoke security tooling .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £88,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building secure, cloud-hosted applications using Typescript and Node.JS, with a strong focus on full-stack development and infrastructure management. Proficient in mentoring engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and operational efficiency.

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Typescript DevelopmentNode.JS Application DevelopmentCloud Infrastructure ManagementPostgreSQL Database ManagementAgile Development Practices

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Hard Skills

Full-Stack DevelopmentEvent-Driven ServicesAPI DevelopmentData ModellingSoftware Quality Principles

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

TerraformAzureKubernetesGitGitHub

Industry Keywords

Trusted Research EnvironmentHealth Data ManagementSensitive Personal DataCross-Functional TeamsTechnical Discussions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLJavaScriptKubernetesNode.jsPostgresPythonReactTerraformTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join the Research Enablement squad at the intersection of the Trusted Research Environment and bespoke security tooling
Build a secure, trusted and state-of-the-art research environment for health researchers
Develop and operate full-stack systems with total ownership across frontend, backend and infrastructure
Build backend-leaning event-driven services, APIs and bespoke security checks
Contribute to frontend development as a critical part of the overall service
Work with Typescript, Node.JS, PostgreSQL, WebAssembly, Terraform, Azure and Kubernetes
Collaborate with internal operational teams and external partners
Identify, prevent and troubleshoot software problems
Participate in code reviews, TDD, CI/CD, pairing and technical discussions
Mentor and coach less experienced engineers
Support systems powering websites, clinics, secure analytics, research systems and sensitive health and genetic data pipelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience building cloud-hosted applications using Typescript and Node.JS in a start-up, public service, or charitable setting
Experience with GraphQL, React, WebAssembly and Python would be a nice to have
Prior experience with Azure, AWS or GCP
Comfortable working with Infrastructure as Code, ideally Terraform
Knowledge of data modelling and design patterns
In-depth knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL and familiarity with other data stores
Experience with modern agile development practices including code review, TDD, CI/CD and pairing
Experience using Git and GitHub
Experience operationally managing live software components, including observability, logging, metrics, error reporting, debugging and live incident management
Experience working with sensitive personal data
Experience working in or with cross-functional teams including engineers, product, security and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to communicate with stakeholders and audiences outside your own team
Experience working in small, growing organisations with significant ambiguity
Strong understanding of software quality principles and practices
Comfortable mentoring and coaching less experienced engineers
Comfortable participating in and sometimes facilitating technical discussions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary from £88,000
Generous Pension Scheme – employer contributions of up to 12%
30 Days Holiday pro rata + Bank Holidays
Enhanced Parental Leave
Cycle to Work Scheme – save 25-39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
Home & Tech Savings – up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products, spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice
EV Scheme – save up to 40% on a brand new electric vehicle all-inclusive package through salary sacrifice
£1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
Wellbeing Support – Mental Health First Aiders, 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
Flexible and remote working arrangements