Full Stack Engineer (React, Python, Flask, Django, FastAPI, Node.js) - Glasgow and remote - 11 month

Full Stack Engineer (React, Python, Flask, Django, FastAPI, Node.js) - Glasgow and remote - 11 months+/RATE: £350 per day inside IR35

One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a Full Stack Engineer (React, Python, Flask, Django, FastAPI, Node.js)

For this role you will need to be onsite in Glasgow 2-3 days per week.

Please find some details below:

CONTRACTOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description:

Role Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled Full Stack Engineer with strong expertise across modern Front End and Back End technologies, particularly React, Python, Flask, Django, FastAPI, and Node.js. The ideal candidate is capable of designing and delivering scalable, high performance web applications end to end and thrives in an agile, product driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
Develop robust, scalable, and maintainable full stack solutions using React on the Front End and Python (Flask/Django/FastAPI) or Node.js on the Back End.
Build responsive, user-friendly UI components with React, Redux, Hooks, and modern JavaScript standards.
Design and implement RESTful and event-driven APIs using Flask, Django, FastAPI, or Node.js/Express.
Write reusable, testable, and efficient code across Front End and Back End layers.
Integrate applications with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.).
Collaborate with product owners, architects, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality features and enhancements.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance across the stack.
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, architecture decisions, and sprint ceremonies.
Ensure best practices for security, scalability, CI/CD, and cloud deployment (AWS, Azure, or GCP - depending on the environment).

Required Skills & Experience
8+ years of experience as a Full Stack Engineer or Software Developer.
Strong Front End development skills using:
o React, JavaScript/TypeScript, Redux, Hooks
Strong Back End development experience with:
o Python (Flask, Django, FastAPI)
o Node.js (Express or NestJS preferred)
Hands on experience building and consuming REST APIs or GraphQL services.
Solid understanding of microservices architecture and event-driven patterns.
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (eg, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB).
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong understanding of application security, authentication, and authorization.
Good knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern development tooling (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.).
Ability to work in a fast-paced agile environment and collaborate effectively across teams.

Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.

Job Details

Company
Octopus Computer Associates
Location
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom G32 0
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Contract
Salary
GBP Daily
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