Skills

Communication Teamwork Python SQL MySQL GitHub CI/CD Version Control Agile methodologies Problem-solving Architecture Databases SQL Server Django Agile Recruitment CI/CD Pipelines Web Development

Job Specifications

Join our small, talented digital team as we reshape how thousands of members access their pensions online. We use Django, Python, SQL Server and MySQL — and we’re looking for a back-end developer who loves clean code, clever solutions, and real impact.

Backend developer

£46,000 – £52,000

28 days leave + bank holidays (rising with service)

Super flexi-time | hybrid working | excellent pension

Based in West Yorkshire

About the role

Join West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) — one of the UK’s 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.

What you’ll do

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
Help shape our architecture and digital strategy

Key skills & experience

- 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

What’s in it for you

- £46–52k + 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.

Apply now and help shape the future of our digital services.

Please note: we are only accepting applications submitted directly via LinkedIn. Recruitment agencies must not advertise or promote this vacancy.

About the Company

We have the privilege of managing £20 billion of assets for over three hundred thousand members across West Yorkshire. As a very large asset owner, and as part of Northern LGPS, we have a sophisticated in-house team managing investments directly across public, private and alternatives markets. We're an award winning, financially responsible and ethical investor and fund manager with a passion for delivering valuable and sustainable benefits for our members. Securing members present and future financial security. We are alway... Know more