Software Developer - Python & Django backend.

Software Developer - Python & Django backend

Position Overview
Reports To: CEO
Direct Reports: None

Hybrid: 2 days a week onsite , London

Salary up to £80k

Please note: You need to be a UK citizen to apply for this role or be eligable for SC clearance.

Job Purpose
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web and mobile-based digital assessment solutions for healthcare, research, and related sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Software Design and Development

• Design, develop, and implement high-quality full-stack web and mobile applications

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Python, JavaScript, HTML, and other relevant technologies

• Collaborate with senior technical leadership on system design and implementation strategies

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for system integrations

• Implement responsive and accessible user interfaces across platforms

• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and knowledge sharing

Software Maintenance

• Maintain and enhance existing codebases based on business and user needs

• Ensure compatibility across devices, browsers, and platforms

• Monitor performance and implement optimisations

• Respond to and resolve defects and maintenance requests efficiently

• Maintain version control and accurate documentation of changes

• Deliver bug fixes and enhancements in a timely manner

Testing and Quality Assurance

• Develop and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end tests

• Identify and resolve defects and security vulnerabilities

• Ensure adherence to security and data protection standards

• Apply test-driven development practices where appropriate

• Maintain test coverage and documentation

Operational Support

• Configure and maintain development, testing, and production environments

• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated delivery

• Implement containerisation for consistent deployments

• Provide support for production issues and troubleshoot complex problems

Professional Development

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices

• Contribute to team initiatives and continuous improvement

• Research and evaluate new tools and technologies

• Share knowledge and propose innovative technical solutions

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience

• Proven experience building full-stack web applications

• Experience with a Python-based web framework

• Strong knowledge of Python, HTML, and JavaScript

• Proficiency with Git version control

• Experience with containerisation technologies

• Understanding of database design and management

• Ability to work independently and within a small team

• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills

• Effective communication and documentation abilities

• Experience with testing methodologies including TDD

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience working within regulated or healthcare-related environments

• Knowledge of accessibility standards

• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL)

• Awareness of data protection and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR or similar)

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working model (London-based)

• Full-time (37.5 hours per week) with flexible working options

• Occasional out-of-hours work may be required

• Flexible or part-time arrangements may be considered

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