Sr. Django Engineer (UK-based)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer for our partner, a UK-based technology company. This role requires a dynamic and innovative professional with expertise in backend development.

What You'll Do:

• Be a part of backend development processes and develop projects using Django.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and robust backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to mitigate and address these issues.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and apply them to operations and activities.
• Participate in architectural discussions and decisions to ensure the best technological solutions are implemented.
• Write and maintain clear, concise, and comprehensive technical documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the development process and overall team productivity.
• Develop and implement best practices for software development and deployment.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years experience as a Software Engineer, with a strong portfolio of completed projects.
• Proficiency in Django and backend development, with a deep understanding of Python.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture and design principles, including microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies and middle layer development is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote and hybrid team environment (3 days in office).



Apply now! Or, know someone who would be a perfect fit? Let them know.

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