Level 2 Technical Expert (Full Stack Software Developer)

University of Bristol - Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering School Team

The role

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?

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

• 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

Additional information

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: Fixed term contract until 30/09/2026

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Tuesday 14th April.

Shortlisting is expected to take place on Wednesday 15th April.

Interviews are expected to take place on 22nd and 24th April.

For informal queries please contact:

Amin Emami (amin.emami@bristol.ac.uk)