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Join our small, talented digital team as we reshape how thousands of members access their pensions online. We use Django, Python, SQL Server and MySQL — and we’re looking for a back-end developer who loves clean code, clever solutions, and real impact.
Backend developer
£46,000 – £52,000
28 days leave + bank holidays (rising with service)
Super flexi-time | hybrid working | excellent pension
Based in West Yorkshire
About the role
Join West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) — one of the UK’s largest local government pension funds — as we continue our digital transformation.
We’re building modern web portals and digital services used by hundreds of thousands of members. You’ll be part of a small, friendly in-house team delivering secure, scalable, and high-quality web applications.
You’ll work mainly in Python / Django, helping to bridge infrastructure, database, and application layers — collaborating closely with our UX/UI and front-end developers to bring ideas to life.
What you’ll do
- Develop and maintain back-end systems using Django / Python
- Build and manage APIs and integrations with front-end components
- Optimise and maintain SQL databases (MySQL, SQL Server)
- Support and refine CI/CD pipelines
- Familiar with agile methodologies and tools
- Help shape our architecture and digital strategy
Key skills & experience
- Proven experience in back-end web development (Python / Django)
- Strong understanding of SQL databases and data modelling
- Experience with CI/CD and version control (GitHub preferred)
- Experience with APIs, RESTful design, and security best practices
- Comfortable in cloud / hybrid environments
- Good problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
What’s in it for you
- £46–52k + generous Local Government pension
- 28 days leave + bank holidays (rising to 33 after 5 years)
- Flexible hybrid / remote working with “super flexi-time”
- Real ownership and visible impact in a small, capable team
- Opportunities to influence our tech direction and ways of working
If you’re a back-end specialist who loves clean architecture, practical problem-solving, and working end-to-end in a small, agile team — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of our digital services.
Please note: we are only accepting applications submitted directly via LinkedIn. Recruitment agencies must not advertise or promote this vacancy.
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