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Fullstack Developer

Sheffield
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Fullstack Developer
Sheffield
£50,000 – £60,000

Page 1 Recruitment is proud to be working with an innovative technology company transforming Africa’s transport and energy sectors. Driven by a commitment to a net-zero future, this organisation is tackling complex energy distribution challenges with practical, scalable solutions that deliver real-world impact.

As part of their ongoing growth, they’re seeking a Fullstack Developer to join their Sheffield-based team and play a key role in developing the technology that’s expanding access to sustainable energy across Africa.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, purpose-led team building the digital platform that powers energy distribution across the continent.

This is a hands-on role where your work will make a tangible difference helping communities gain access to reliable, affordable energy. You’ll work closely with colleagues across engineering, product and operations to deliver technology that scales efficiently and performs reliably.

Key responsibilities

  • Design, develop and maintain features that improve platform functionality and user experience

  • Optimise databases for performance, scalability and reliability

  • Build responsive web interfaces that perform well even in low-connectivity environments

  • Integrate third-party APIs and services to expand platform capabilities

  • Conduct code reviews, mentor team members and encourage best practices

  • Troubleshoot technical issues to minimise downtime across multiple regions

  • Contribute to Agile sprint planning and refinement sessions

    We’re looking for someone with:

  • Solid experience working with Python and Django

  • Knowledge of Vue.js or a similar JavaScript framework such as React

  • Good understanding of MariaDB and SQL

  • Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs

  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and CI/CD pipelines

  • Awareness of web security, performance optimisation, and server management (nginx, cron, package managers)

  • Confidence using debugging tools such as PyCharm, pdb or Sentry

    Bonus points for:

  • Experience with IoT or hardware integration

  • Knowledge of distributed systems or offline-first architectures

  • Background in the energy, mobility or fintech sectors

    Interested? Click apply now or contact Chengi at Page 1 Recruitment on (phone number removed) to have a chat about the role

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