Senior Python Django Backend Engineer - Remote-First

Ocho; Northern Ireland; Remote; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

High autonomy

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A hyper-growth SaaS company in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Python/Django Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems. This remote-first role involves collaborating with top-tier engineers across the globe, and offers autonomy in shaping technical direction. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in developing web applications and strong Python/Django skills. Competitive salary ranging up to £120k base plus package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years developing customer-facing web/software applications.
• Strong Python and Django experience.
• Proven ability to build and maintain RESTful APIs using TDD.
• Solid understanding of version control (Git) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs using best practices and TDD.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, QA, and DevOps to deliver robust features.
• Participate in architectural discussions and influence key technical decisions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, implementing long-term fixes.

Skills

Python

Django

RESTful API development

TDD

Version control (Git)

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Strong communication skills

Tools

Postgres

CentOS

Terraform

CloudFormation

Datadog

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

A hyper-growth SaaS company in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Python/Django Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems. This remote-first role involves collaborating with top-tier engineers across the globe, and offers autonomy in shaping technical direction. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in developing web applications and strong Python/Django skills. Competitive salary ranging up to £120k base plus package.