Senior Full Stack Developer (Django + React Native / Expo)

Social network you want to login/join with: col-narrow-left Client: Bonsai Smart Wealth Location: Chesterfield, United Kingdom Job Category: Other – EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Views: 2 Posted: 04.06.2025 Expiry Date: 19.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: Job Title: Senior Full Stack Developer (Django + React Native / Expo) Location: Remote (UK timezone, 4 hours +/- overlap required) Responsibilities: Lead full-cycle development of core features using Django on the backend and React Native with Expo on the frontend. Build secure, scalable, and modular systems for financial products. Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to ship features quickly. Make architectural decisions balancing performance, maintainability, and security. Write clean, testable, well-documented code and review PRs. Operate effectively in a high-expectation, low-oversight environment, owning your time and output. Must-Have Skills: 7+ years of experience as a software engineer across multiple domains. Strong experience with Django (including DRF, Celery, PostgreSQL). Solid experience with React Native, specifically with Expo-managed workflows. Proficiency with RESTful APIs, authentication flows, and mobile state management. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, testing, and deployment best practices. Understanding of data models, performance optimization, and system design. Ability to work with urgency and autonomy, delivering results independently. Bonus Points: Experience in fintech or regulated environments. Exposure to financial data APIs (GoCardless, Plaid, TrueLayer, Stripe). Experience with Firebase, background jobs, or push notifications. Knowledge of GDPR, PCI, and secure coding practices. Why Join Us: Work on impactful projects with real financial outcomes. No micromanagement; trust in your autonomy. Fast-paced, high standards with zero tolerance for mediocrity. Potential equity in a rapidly scaling startup. Application Process: If interested, send us: Your GitHub or portfolio (more than a resume) A note on the most ambitious product or system you\’ve shipped This is a 6-month contract, 30-40 hours/week, rate £1,500-£2,000/month depending on experience and hours. #J-18808-Ljbffr