Lead Full Stack Software Engineer – Digital Health (KTP Associate)

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to lead the technical development of an innovative digital health platform. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, healthcare and research, delivering solutions that have the potential to make a meaningful difference to patients and healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and implementation of a cloud-based digital health platform.
• Develop high-quality, scalable and secure software using modern development frameworks and best practices.
• Work across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and system architecture to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with clinicians, researchers and industry partners to translate user needs into technical solutions.
• Integrate APIs, databases and third-party systems where required.
• Ensure software quality through testing, code reviews and continuous improvement practices.
• Support project reporting, documentation and knowledge transfer activities.
• Present progress and outcomes to a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to innovation activities and identify opportunities for future product development.

About You

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has strong full stack software development experience.
• Is proficient in modern programming languages and web technologies.
• Has experience with cloud-based systems, APIs and database technologies.
• Can take ownership of technical decision-making and project delivery.
• Has excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Enjoys solving complex problems and working in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
• Has an interest in digital health, healthcare innovation and technology-driven impact.

What You’ll Gain

• Leadership experience in a strategically important innovation project.
• Collaboration with academic, clinical and industry experts.
• Dedicated professional development and management training through the KTP programme.
• The opportunity to develop technology that delivers tangible benefits to healthcare providers and patients.
• A unique role combining research, innovation and commercial application.

This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project brings together an innovative health technology company and the University of Leeds to develop a next-generation digital rehabilitation platform. The project aims to enhance patient care by creating scalable, user-centred digital solutions that support healthcare professionals and improve patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will play a central role in transforming project objectives into a robust, secure and clinically relevant software platform. Working closely with academic experts, healthcare stakeholders and industry partners, you will help deliver cutting-edge technology with real-world impact.