Backend Django Engineer — Build Secure APIs & Data Layers

West Yorkshire Pension Fund; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; 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

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.