Mid Level Full Stack Developer

Overview

Help build one of the world’s first AI‑driven output checking systems for health research. This role sits within a team developing automated solutions to ensure researchers can only export files that are deemed safe.

You will join a growing engineering team focused on 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 will help build secure and scalable integrations between access‑management systems, research analysis platforms, trusted research environments, and supplier‑built services.

• Build and maintain scalable, secure, and cost‑efficient full‑stack applications using Python (backend) and Type Script (frontend), including relational and non‑relational database management systems on AWS.
• Develop responsive and accessible user interfaces using modern front‑end frameworks such as React with Type Script.
• Assist in implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Implement appropriate logging, monitoring, and basic observability in developed components.
• Participate in the development of AI‑driven validation and rule‑based decision logic under guidance.

• Experience in full‑stack software development within a product or delivery team.
• Experience developing backend services using Python frameworks such as FastAPI or Flask.
• Experience building frontend applications with Type Script and frameworks such as React or Vue.
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Experience with microservices and API‑based architectures.
• Experience with SQL and/or No
  
  SQL databases.

• 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.

Working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility and 2 days onsite. Hybrid working is available. Initially based in Stockport with a move to Manchester Science Park later in 2026.

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 the recruitment process and in the workplace so that everyone can perform at their best.