Software Engineer

Loop Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A HealthTech company in Manchester seeks a skilled Software Engineer to enhance its tech suite. Candidates should have strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript, with experience in Flask and React. This role involves collaborating on user-friendly applications and developing APIs. Join a small, impactful team building solutions that support healthcare decisions. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in HealthTech.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript required.
• Experience with Flask or similar server-side frameworks.
• Solid experience in React or equivalent modern JS library.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to build user-friendly web applications.
• Develop and maintain APIs and services using Python.
• Build and enhance front-end interfaces using JavaScript.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Flask

React

REST APIs

MongoDB

Cloud Deployment

CI/CD

Containerisation

Job description

About the Role

Our HealthTech client is building a cohesive, high-performing in-house engineering team to power their growing technology suite — from web applications and data analytics platforms to AI tools and internal systems.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with engineers and product leads to build reliable, user-friendly web applications
• Develop and maintain APIs and services using Python (Flask or similar frameworks)
• Build and enhance modern front-end interfaces using JavaScript and React
• Implement best practices for modular architecture, reusable code, and streamlined deployments
• Contribute to front-end consistency and tech stack standardisation
• Support AI, data processing, and user-facing integrations

What We’re Looking For

Strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript

Experience with Flask (or similar server-side frameworks)

Solid React (or equivalent modern JS library) skills

Comfortable with REST APIs, MongoDB, and cloud deployment

Familiarity with CI / CD, containerisation, and scalable systems

Self-motivated, collaborative, and proactive

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI integration or data processing
• An eye for UX / UI design or design system experience
• Experience in startups or healthcare tech

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a small, high-impact engineering team where your work really matters. The solutions you build will directly support people navigating important, often life-changing, healthcare decisions.

If you’re passionate about building meaningful products in a fast-moving HealthTech environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact.