Senior Backend Engineer (Python/Django) — Remote & Leadership Path

Shortlister; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Sale Bonus Plan

Job summary

Shortlister is looking for a Senior Back-End Developer to join our remote team in the UK. This hands-on role involves owning back-end features, improving the Django REST API, and contributing to the overall technical direction.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in back-end development with strong skills in Python and Django, and be comfortable in high-autonomy environments. The position offers a competitive salary and a pathway towards technical leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of back-end development experience required.
• Strong experience with Python and Django necessary.
• Solid understanding of API design and HTTP fundamentals essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy back-end features.
• Own and enhance the Django REST API.
• Lead technical discovery for new features and improvements.

Skills

Python

Django

API Design

PostgreSQL

High autonomy environments

Tools

Heroku

AWS

Docker

Job description

Shortlister is looking for a Senior Back-End Developer to join our remote team in the UK. This hands-on role involves owning back-end features, improving the Django REST API, and contributing to the overall technical direction.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in back-end development with strong skills in Python and Django, and be comfortable in high-autonomy environments. The position offers a competitive salary and a pathway towards technical leadership.