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

Overview

The University of Leeds, in partnership with Itecho Health Limited and the School of Medicine, is offering a fixed-term position for a Lead Full Stack Software Engineer as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate. The role focuses on leading the technical development of a digitally enabled rehabilitation platform intended for use in National Health Service clinical pathways. The successful candidate will be embedded within Itecho Health Limited, a digital health company based in Leeds, and will also have access to the facilities, academic expertise, and technical support of the University of Leeds.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold a postgraduate qualification or possess equivalent professional experience in software engineering, computer science, digital health, health informatics, or a related discipline.

What you get

The position provides a salary between £45,000 and £50,000 per annum on a fixed-term contract lasting 30 months. Associates receive a dedicated Personal Development budget of £5,333 and spend ten percent of their time on personal development. Additional benefits include hands-on experience in a safety-critical engineering environment, exposure to the lifecycle of an artificial intelligence product, opportunities for academic dissemination, two residential project management training sessions, access to academic resources, a Travel and Subsistence and Consumables budget, and mentoring sessions through Innovate UK.

Requirements

The role requires a software engineer to take technical ownership of the platform, working independently while coordinating with Itecho's clinical and product team, university academics, National Health Service stakeholders, and third-party technology partners. Responsibilities include designing, building, testing, and deploying software, making technical decisions, and ensuring third-party work aligns with technical, security, and quality standards. The work arrangement is on-site at Itecho’s facilities in Leeds with full-time working hours.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-19. The contract is for a fixed term of 30 months following the start date.