We are looking for a highly skilled Python Developer (Django) who can design, build, maintain, and troubleshoot a Django‑based application across the full stack.

This role requires strong hands‑on experience in backend development and REST API design, with exposure to modern event‑driven architectures.

📍 Location: Canberra, ACT

🕒 Engagement: 12‑month contract

🛂 Security: Must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain NV1 clearance

📅 Target Start Date: Early March 2026

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain Python/Django applications
• Design and implement REST APIs
• Build and optimise backend logic and application performance
• Integrate messaging/streaming solutions (e.g., Pulsar)
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Work across UI, backend, and database layers
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams using Git‑based workflows
• Troubleshoot and resolve full‑stack technical issues

🎯 Mandatory Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in Python 3
• 5+ years experience in similar development roles
• Hands‑on experience with Django & Django REST Framework
• Proven experience developing and maintaining REST APIs
• Experience with message queues/streaming platforms (e.g., Apache Pulsar)
• Good understanding of asynchronous & event‑driven architectures
• Strong SQL experience with PostgreSQL or similar databases
• Expertise with Django ORM, models, migrations, MVT architecture
• Strong debugging/problem‑solving ability
• Experience with Git, issue tracking, and collaboration tools (GitLab/GitHub/Azure DevOps)

✨ Desirable Skills

• Front‑end development: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, AlpineJS
• Experience working with provisioning workflows or distributed systems
• Experience with NoSQL databases (Elasticsearch, Cassandra)
• Workflow orchestration (NiFi)
• Containerisation: Docker, Kubernetes
• Advanced experience in GitLab CI/CD
• Experience working in Agile teams (Scrum/Kanban)
• Familiarity with virtual environments, deployment, and automation pipelines