Job Title: Senior Developer
Location: Manchester, M2 5DB (Hybrid)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £46,261 – £56,252 per annum
Sector: Public Sector
About the Role:
Strong and proactive Senior Developer to lead and deliver high-impact, user-facing digital platforms. This is a vital role, for the data and analytics function — delivering and maintaining web platforms, visualisation dashboards, and APIs used by stakeholders and the public.
Responsibilities:
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Lead development and deployment of website and web-based visualisation dashboards.
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Build and maintain scalable, user-friendly interfaces backed by complex data models.
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Collaborate with analysts, economists, and modellers to build web tools for data access and policy support.
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Manage project timelines and ensure high-quality software delivery.
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Mentor junior developers and ensure best practices across development workflows.
Essential Skills & Experience:
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Strong front-end and back-end web development experience.
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Skilled in web-centric programming (e.g. JavaScript, Python, HTML/CSS, React, D3, Flask, etc.).
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Experience designing and deploying dynamic dashboards or GIS models.
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Familiarity with complex datasets and API integrations.
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Ability to lead technical delivery and engage with diverse stakeholders.
Qualifications:
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Degree in a numerate discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics) or equivalent experience.
Benefits:
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28 days annual leave + bank holidays
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Local government pension scheme
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Flexi-Time Scheme (accrue up to 18 additional leave days/year)
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Access to salary sacrifice benefits including Travel Pass scheme