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# Senior Full Stack Developer

- **Company:** scrumconnect ltd
- **Location:** Staines-upon-Thames, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Applications Architecture, User Authentication, Database Design, Software Debugging, DevOps, Django Web Framework, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, OAuth, OpenID, Scrum Methodology, Openid Connect, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Backend, Pytest, Gitlab-ci, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840672736-senior-full-stack-developer

## About the Role

* Excellent hands-on experience with Python and the Django framework.
 * Good understanding and practical experience working within Agile delivery teams.
 * Strong knowledge of GOV.UK Frontend and Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.
 * Good understanding of authentication and authorisation protocols, including:
 + OpenID Connect (OIDC)
 + OAuth 2.0
 * Experience using Docker and Docker Compose for application development.
 * Excellent understanding of PostgreSQL, including database design and optimisation.
 * Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills., * Experience working on UK Public Sector digital transformation projects.
 * Knowledge of AWS cloud services.
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar).
 * Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
 * Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Pytest.

## Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Full Stack Developeryou will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services using Python and Django. You'll work within multidisciplinary Agile teams, collaborating with product managers, designers, and DevOps engineers to deliver secure, resilient, and user-focused applications., * Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Python and Django.

 * Build secure RESTful APIs and integrate with internal and third-party services.
 * Develop applications following GOV.UK Frontend design principles and standards.
 * Implement secure authentication and authorisation using OIDC and OAuth 2.0.
 * Develop and maintain PostgreSQL database schemas, queries, and migrations.
 * Containerise applications using Docker and Docker Compose for local development and deployment.
 * Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
 * Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best engineering practices.
 * Troubleshoot production issues and support continuous service improvements.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital services.


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