Full Stack Python Engineer (Python, React, TypeScript & AWS)
Contract: Until March 2027
Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Hybrid with 1-2 days per month onsite in Leeds
Start: ASAP
We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Python Engineer to join a major public sector digital programme delivering critical services.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys owning solutions end-to-end, from building modern React front ends through to developing scalable Python services and cloud infrastructure in AWS.
Previous NHS or Government experience is essential.
Key Skills Required
Strong Python development experience
Strong front-end development experience using React and TypeScript
Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
AWS expertise including: Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway
Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
CI/CD using GitHub Actions
JavaScript and Bash scripting
Experience with Flask and modern backend frameworks
Experience working with NGINX, Redis and NoSQL databases
Experience building highly available, scalable and performant applications
Strong understanding of software architecture, security and cloud-native designNice to Have
FHIR and HL7 healthcare standards
Event-driven or microservices architectures
GDS/public sector digital delivery experienceWhat You'll Be Doing
Building modern React/TypeScript front-end applications
Developing Python-based APIs and backend services
Designing and deploying AWS cloud solutions
Creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Delivering secure, scalable services used at national scale
Working within multidisciplinary Agile teams
Supporting services through the full lifecycle, from development to production operation and continuous improvement
Apply now or email for more information