Senior Django Full-Stack Engineer (Python) for Gov‑UK Services

scrumconnect ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect Consulting is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and Django. You will work within multidisciplinary Agile teams, collaborating with product managers, designers, and DevOps engineers to deliver secure, resilient, and user-focused applications.

Join us to contribute to UK government digitisation projects, implement standards-based authentication, and build robust APIs with Docker-based workflows.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python and Django in backend development.
• Experience delivering in Agile teams.
• Knowledge of GOV.UK Frontend standards and GDS guidelines.
• Understanding of authentication protocols: OIDC and OAuth 2.0.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and integrating services.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL design, queries, and migrations.
• Experience containerising applications with Docker and Docker Compose.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Back End 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.

Skills

Python

Django

Agile

GOV.UK Frontend

OIDC

OAuth 2.0

Docker

Docker Compose

PostgreSQL

RESTful APIs

Debugging

Communication

Tools

Docker

Docker Compose

Job description

Scrumconnect Consulting is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and Django. You will work within multidisciplinary Agile teams, collaborating with product managers, designers, and DevOps engineers to deliver secure, resilient, and user-focused applications.

Join us to contribute to UK government digitisation projects, implement standards-based authentication, and build robust APIs with Docker-based workflows.