Job Description

The role

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Recognised as a leading authority in full-stack Python software development, you will support Joiner project by delivering expert-level solutions and applying advanced technical techniques. You will interpret, evaluate, and present data-driven insights based on your domain expertise. This role requires deep proficiency in Python development, with a focus on building, maintaining, and debugging applications and web portals deployed via containerised platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes. Supporting the objectives of the JOINER project, you will work hands-on with frameworks like React and FastAPI, playing a key role in designing and deploying innovative software solutions within the telco domain.

What will you be doing?

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You will provide expert knowledge and deliver specialist software solutions, with a focus on the orchestration of the JOINER platform through the JOINER Brain portal. Collaborating with Principal Investigators, system architects, and stakeholders, you will develop robust, scalable software solution that integrate with subsystems such as VMware, Juniper and Fortinet network controllers, and AWS cloud native APIs. Responsibilities include maintaining and extending the JOINER Brain portal, troubleshooting complex issues, and delivering both immediate fixes and long-term enhancements. You will contribute to innovation, infrastructure design, procurement processes, and knowledge sharing, helping advance research practices and align with broader university and JOINER strategies.

You should apply if

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If you have extensive experience in the specific area of practice including:


Authoritative knowledge in full stack Python software development Backend: Python 3.x FastAPI Relational Databases: Postgres Sqlmodel/sqlalchemy MQ: RabbitMQ (publisher/consumer) Synchronous/Asynchronous development WebSocket JWT/OAuth2/AzureAuth Docker GIT (GitHub pipelines/actions, GitHub Action Runner) Frontend: React TypeScript ChakraUI VITE Axios Tanstack Router ReactQuery Figma React JEST PlayWirght ReactHooks

Please evidence the above in your cover letter.

Additional information

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For informal queries, please contact: Ildi Fogel (ildiko.fogel@bristol.ac.uk)

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/engineering-includes-me/

Contract type: Open ended with fixed funding until 31/08/2026

Work pattern: Full time

Grade: L

Salary: 59,139- 66,537 per annum

School/Unit:

School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering

This advert will close

at

23:59 UK time

on 11/08/2025

The first stage interviews are anticipated to take place shortly after the closing date

Our strategy and mission

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We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an

inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential.

We want

to attract, develop, and retain individuals

with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.


JOB NUMBER###

SUPP112397

CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN###

Open ended / Full time

POSTING END DATE###

11 Aug 2025

FACULTY/DIVISION###

Faculty of Engineering

SALARY###

59,139 - 66,537 per annum