Python / Django Developer - Remote

Python / Django Developer – Remote – Full-Stack Python/Django Developer – £65,000 per annum We are seeking an experienced Full-Stack Developer to join our small but highly effective engineering team, focusing on the development and maintenance of a customised Information Management System. This role requires expert-level Django experience, a deep understanding of its advanced features, and the ability to work within Django's strongly opinionated framework. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and maintain web applications. * Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, using platforms such as GitHub. * Participate in code reviews to uphold code quality and best practices. * Troubleshoot and resolve user issues as part of a service desk during business hours (no on-call work). * Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies. Required Skills & Experience * 5+ years of professional full-stack web development experience. * 3+ years of experience building applications with Django, including advanced features such as: * Generic Views * Advanced ORM Usage * Caching * Signals * Custom Middleware * Complex Schema & Data Migrations * Strong expertise in Django Rest Framework (DRF). * Proficiency in PostgreSQL, including writing efficient queries and debugging database performance issues. * Experience with Python's requests library. * Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Linux, and Git. Nice-to-Have Skills * Experience with Redis, NGINX, HAProxy. * Experience working on large codebases. * SC clearance eligibility (not essential but beneficial). Work Style & Environment * Hybrid setup – Remote with one day per week onsite in Leeds. * No on-call work – support required only during business hours. * Work within a small, collaborative team. * Must be eligible to work in the UK and available for occasional travel if required