Technical Lead: Python/Django & Data APIs

Scrumconnect Consulting; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect Consulting, a leading digital transformation consultancy in the UK, is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to support the design and development of reporting dashboards and analytics for CAF and risk reporting tools within a major digital transformation programme.

The role requires strong Python and Django expertise, hands-on GOV.UK Frontend experience, and a solid background in secure, scalable backend systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with Python and Django frameworks.
• Hands-on GOV.UK Frontend and accessibility standards.
• Strong knowledge of OIDC and OAuth 2.0 authentication mechanisms.
• Experience with RESTful API development and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in Docker and containerized deployments.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL database design and optimization.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development methodologies.
• Good understanding of application security and performance optimization.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable web applications using Python and Django.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team.
• Architect secure backend systems and APIs.
• Implement authentication and authorization using OIDC/OAuth.
• Develop and maintain responsive user interfaces using GOV.UK Frontend standards.
• Collaborate with Product, DevOps, QA, and Architecture teams.
• Ensure code quality through reviews, best practices, and automated testing.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schemas and queries.
• Participate in solution design, estimation, and technical planning activities.
• Drive CI/CD adoption and engineering best practices.

Skills

Python

Django

GOV.UK Frontend

OIDC/OAuth

RESTful API

Docker

PostgreSQL

Git

CI/CD

Agile

Application security

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT or related field

Tools

GOV.UK Frontend

Docker

PostgreSQL

Git

Kubernetes

Job description

Scrumconnect Consulting, a leading digital transformation consultancy in the UK, is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to support the design and development of reporting dashboards and analytics for CAF and risk reporting tools within a major digital transformation programme.

The role requires strong Python and Django expertise, hands-on GOV.UK Frontend experience, and a solid background in secure, scalable backend systems.