Full Stack Software Engineer (React & Python/Django)

Posted 10 March 2026
Salary £500 per day
LocationSheffield
Job type Contract
Discipline TechnologyCommodities and Financial Services

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Full-Stack Software Engineer with exclusive expertise in React for frontend development and Python for backend development. The role focuses on building scalable, secure, and high‑performance web applications while working closely with product, design, and platform teams.

Key Responsibilities

Frontend (React)

  • Design and develop responsive, modular, and accessible user interfaces using React

  • Build reusable React components, shared libraries, and frontend design systems

  • Manage complex client‑side state and optimize frontend performance

  • Integrate frontend applications with REST APIs

  • Ensure high standards of UX, accessibility, and cross‑browser compatibility

Backend (Python)

  • Design and implement scalable backend services using Python

  • Develop RESTful APIs using Python frameworks such as Django / FastAPI / Flask

  • Handle authentication, authorization, and secure data flows

  • Work with relational and/or NoSQL databases

  • Implement logging, monitoring, and error‑handling mechanisms to ensure reliability

  • System & Collaboration

  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on requirements, design, and architecture

  • Write clean, testable, maintainable, and well‑documented code

  • Participate in code reviews and CI/CD pipelines

  • Support production systems and troubleshoot issues as needed

Required Qualifications

  • Strong proficiency in React (Frontend only)

  • Strong backend development experience using Python only

  • Hands‑on experience with Python frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, or Flask

  • Experience working with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.)

  • Good understanding of REST API design and integration

  • Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows

  • 5+ years (flexible based on overall strength)