Senior System Developer - Django, python

Peoplebank; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 146,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplebank is partnering with a purpose-driven organisation to design and build a brand-new Information Management System in Melbourne. This senior role offers ownership to shape a greenfield platform, with responsibilities spanning requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing and deployment.

You'll work closely with a Systems Development Manager in a collaborative team, with flexible options as the platform matures.

Qualifications

• Strong Python and Django development experience.
• Experience building enterprise applications.
• Linux/Unix administration and scripting skills.
• Solid SQL and database experience.
• Git/GitHub experience.
• Experience with AI tools such as Copilot or Claude.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Exposure to CI/CD and modern development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and build a brand-new Information Management System from the ground up.
• Gather requirements, solution design, development, testing and deployment.

Skills

Python

Django

React.js

SQL

Git/GitHub

AI tools Copilot/Claude

CI/CD

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

GitHub

Copilot

Claude

Job description

Senior Systems Developer | Python, Django & React Melbourne CBD

Up to $162,400 package (incl. super) + flexibility for the right candidate

Permanent | Full Time

Looking for the opportunity to build something from scratch?

We are partnering with a purpose-driven organisation (world‑class research across healthcare, agriculture, environmental science and industry) seeking a Senior Systems Developer to help design and build a brand‑new Information Management System. This is a genuine greenfield opportunity where you'll have a high level of ownership and influence over the solution. Working closely with an experienced and highly supportive Systems Development Manager, you will play a key role in shaping a new platform from the ground up, contributing across requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing and deployment

What you’ll bring

• Strong Python and Django development experience
• Experience building enterprise applications
• Linux/Unix administration and scripting skills
• Solid SQL and database experience
• Git/GitHub experience
• Experience with AI tools such as Copilot or Claude
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Exposure to CI/CD and modern development practices

Nice to have

• React.js, JavaScript, HTML and CSS
• Cloud and containerisation experience
• DevOps exposure
• R or Perl experience

The hiring manager is flexible on specific technology backgrounds and believes strong fundamentals are more important than ticking every box. If you are a capable backend developer with solid system development experience and a willingness to learn, they are keen to speak with you. Their view is that many technical skills can be picked up on the job, especially with modern AI development tools such as Claude and Copilot.

What they value most is attitude, someone who enjoys collaborating with others, communicates well, takes ownership, solves problems, and is excited by the opportunity to help build a new platform from the ground up.

Why join?

• Greenfield development project
• High level of autonomy and ownership
• Small collaborative team
• Supportive and experienced leadership
• Long-term technology roadmap

This role will initially require regular onsite attendance (4 to 5 days per week) as the team embarks on a greenfield platform build. Given the highly collaborative nature of the project, close engagement with stakeholders and the broader team will be key to success. Greater flexibility and hybrid working options will be available as the platform and team mature.

Keywords

Senior Systems Developer

• Senior Full Stack Developer
• Senior Python Developer
• Senior Django Developer
• Software Engineer
• Backend Developer
• Python Engineer

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.