Lead Full Stack Developer (Python)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Full Stack Developer (Python) to join a high-profile public sector delivery programme. This is a hands-on technical role where you'll be responsible for designing, developing and supporting production-grade applications in a complex, cloud-based environment.

You'll work closely with product owners, delivery teams, data specialists and stakeholders to build secure, scalable and high-performing digital services.

Must be eligible for SC or have active SC clearance.

Previous experience working within the UK Public Sector is essential, with NHS experience highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain enterprise applications using Core Python and Flask
• Build responsive Front End applications using Vue.js, JavaScript, HTML and CSS
• Design, develop and optimise SQL databases
• Develop and deploy cloud-native applications using AWS and Terraform
• Build and maintain containerised and serverless solutions using Docker and AWS services
• Integrate applications with internal and external systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues across the full technology stack
• Produce clean, maintainable and well-tested code
• Implement automated testing including Unit Testing and API Testing
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and Agile software delivery
• Ensure applications comply with security, authentication and data protection standards including OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC)

Essential Skills

• 8+ years of hands-on Full Stack Development experience
• Strong commercial experience with Python
• Experience developing applications using Flask
• Front End development experience with Vue.js, JavaScript, HTML and CSS
• Strong SQL database development experience
• AWS cloud experience
• Terraform/Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Docker
• CI/CD pipelines
• REST APIs
• Unit Testing & API Testing
• Agile/Scrum delivery
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience working within UK Public Sector environments

Desirable Skills

• NHS or Healthcare sector experience
• Serverless application development
• ORM frameworks
• AWS security, monitoring and optimisation
• Public sector governance and assurance processes