Full-Stack Engineer - AI-Driven Health Data Platform

Description

Help build one of the world’s first AI-driven output checking systems for health research. At UK Biobank, we’re developing new technologies to help researchers safely access and use some of the world’s richest biomedical datasets.

Final date to receive applications: 31 May 2026

Department: Data & Technology

Location: Cheadle

Compensation: £50,000 - £60,000 / year

You’ll join a growing engineering team focused on developing and integrating the Automated Output Checking System across UK Biobank’s internal and external research platforms.

Working across backend services, frontend applications, APIs, and cloud infrastructure, you’ll help build secure and scalable integrations between access management systems, research analysis platforms, trusted research environments, and supplier-built services.

This role combines full‑stack engineering, cloud technologies, and emerging AI‑driven approaches, giving you exposure to modern system design while contributing to technology that supports global research.

• Building and maintaining scalable, secure, cost‑efficient and maintainable full‑stack applications using Python (backend) and Type Script (frontend), including relational and non‑relational database management systems on AWS.
• Developing responsive and accessible user interfaces using modern front‑end frameworks (e.g., React with Type Script).
• Assisting in implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Ensuring appropriate logging, monitoring, and basic observability are implemented within developed components.
• Participating in development of AI‑driven validation and rule‑based decision logic under guidance.

• Full‑stack software development within a product or delivery team.
• Developing backend development using Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or similar.
• Frontend applications using Type Script and frameworks such as React or Vue.
• Working with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Microservices and API‑based architectures.
• SQL and/or No
  
  SQL databases.

Working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility, 2 days onsite with hybrid working available. Located in Greater Manchester (initially based in Stockport with a move to Manchester Science Park mid to late 2026).

Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development.

We actively welcome applications from people with disabilities, long‑term health conditions, neurodivergent candidates, and those with diverse thinking styles. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace so that everyone can perform at their best. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Tommy Wilson at  so we can support you.

Our wellbeing score on Indeed is rated as 77% (High), reflecting how people experience working here day‑to‑day. Colleagues often highlight a strong sense of purpose, supportive team culture, and the opportunity to grow. There’s a real focus on learning, flexibility, and feeling valued, whether that’s developing new skills, contributing ideas, or building a career within Data & Technology.

• 26 Days’ Annual Leave – Plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Birthday Leave
• USS Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Professional Subscriptions
• £500 annual training budget
• Free On‑Site Gym
• Subsidised Canteen Lunches
• Free Car Parking
• Employee Discounts Portal
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Life Assurance Cover