Back End Developer

West Yorkshire Pension Fund; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A large local government pension fund in West Yorkshire is looking for a Back-End Developer to enhance their digital services. You will be responsible for developing back-end systems using Python and Django, along with managing APIs and SQL databases. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in back-end applications, strong SQL skills, and be comfortable in a hybrid environment. The company offers flexible working and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

28 days leave + bank holidays

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunities to influence tech direction

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Help shape architecture and digital strategy.

Skills

Back-end web development (Python / Django)

SQL databases

CI/CD and version control (GitHub)

APIs and RESTful design

Cloud / hybrid environments

Problem-solving and teamwork skills

Job description

West Yorkshire Pension Fund provided pay range

This range is provided by West Yorkshire Pension Fund. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Head of Communications @ West Yorkshire Pension Fund | LGPS & Fire Pensions

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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

• 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Financial Services, Pension Funds, and Technology, Information and Media

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