Senior full stack developer (24-month fixed term) at a UK science research organization in Duxford, Cambridgeshire, hybrid with 2+ office days. Leads new web application projects for digital transformation: hands-on front-end-heavy work with React/Next.js plus Python/Django, using CI/CD, automated testing, and Headless CMS/API-driven architectures.
Experience as a senior or lead level full stack developer with demonstrable projects using modern web technologies
Strong focus on front end development, including React and ideally Next.js, as well as Python or Django
Experience or some exposure to Headless CMS and API-driven architectures
Experience using CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices
Good communication skills
Experience working with external technical stakeholders
Full, unrestricted rights to work in the UK are required; no company sponsorship
Responsibilities:
Take a leading role as a Senior Developer to realise innovative web products as part of our digital transformation
Lead new web application projects and take a critical hands-on approach to shape them
Focus on user experience and use modern web technologies to optimise visibility and stakeholder engagement
Contribute to design, build, test, optimisation and operation of our web applications
Work hands-on while also providing technical leadership
Technologies:
API
CI/CD
CMS
Django
Support
Python
React
Web
Cloud
Fullstack
More:
We are at the forefront of science research in the UK and place a high priority on clear public communications and news of our successes to help secure further support. We are leading new web application projects as part of our digital transformation, with a focus on modern web technology, user experience and stakeholder engagement. The role is based in Duxford, Cambridgeshire, with hybrid working available and a minimum of two days in the office. Other flexible full-time working arrangements are possible. This is an initial 24-month fixed-term role with the possibility of extension to be discussed near the end of the term. We support diversity and will make every allowance where possible within our business framework.