Join West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) one of the UKs 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.
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
* Familiar with agile methodologies and tools
Qualifications
* Help shape our architecture and digital strategy
* 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
Benefits
* 4652k + generous Local Government pension
* 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.
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