Skills

Communication Problem Solving Python TypeScript SQL NoSQL CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Version Control Test Programming Databases git react Software Development cloud platforms Agile Next.js React.js FastAPI python programming CI/CD Pipelines Web Development

Job Specifications

Job Title: Full Stack Python / React Developer

Location: London / Stevenage / Remote

Salary/Rate: Up to PS409 a day Inside IR35

Start Date: November 2025

Job Type: 6-month contract (with scope to extend)

Company Introduction

We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Python / React Developer to join our client and contribute to building robust web applications.

This role requires a developer who can work independently across both frontend and backend technologies, with strong hands-on experience in modern web development stack.

Required Skills/Experience

Experience: Minimum 8 years of professional software development experience
Backend: Strong hands-on experience with Python programming and FastAPI framework
Frontend: Proficient in React.js and Next.js development
Language: Solid experience with TypeScript
API Development: Experience building RESTful APIs and working with databases
Testing: Experience writing unit tests using testing frameworks (pytest, Jest, or similar)
CI/CD: Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
Version Control: Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows
Problem Solving: Ability to debug and solve complex technical issues independently
Communication: Good communication skills for team collaboration

Job Responsibilities/Experience

Develop and maintain web applications using React and Next.js for frontend development
Build and maintain APIs using Python and FastAPI framework
Work with TypeScript to ensure type-safe code across the application
Write comprehensive unit tests using testing frameworks to ensure code quality and reliability
Collaborate with the team to design and implement new features
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards
Debug and troubleshoot issues across the full stack
Work independently with minimal supervision on assigned tasks

Desirable Skills/Experience

Experience with database technologies (SQL/NoSQL)
Knowledge of cloud platforms and deployment processes
Understanding of software development best practices
Experience with testing frameworks and test-driven development (TDD)
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

About the Company

With over 25 years in the technology recruitment sector, Square One is an award-winning specialist recruitment agency. Based in London, we manage recruitment on an international scale with clients ranging from start-ups to global corporations. Our goal is to offer a comprehensive recruitment service for our clients, building long-term relationships with them to ensure candidates receive the best career opportunities possible. Our consultants continually upskill, ensuring that they're at the forefront of industry, market an... Know more