Software Engineer (Python, React) | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a versatile full‑stack engineer to design, develop, and maintain modern web applications using Python, React, Django, and Flask. You will architect RESTful APIs, integrate with frontend and third‑party systems, and optimize PostgreSQL/MySQL databases.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver high‑quality features and ensure robust code through unit/integration tests, code reviews, and CI/CD automation.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of API development and RESTful principles.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Proficient with Git, Docker, and CI/CD setup.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge web applications.
• Architect and implement RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver features.
• Champion code quality by writing tests and participating in reviews.
• Leverage Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment.

Skills

API development

RESTful principles

Frontend & Backend

Testing (Pytest, Jest)

CI/CD collaboration

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Docker

Git

CI/CD pipelines

React

Django

Flask

Job description

• Design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge web applications using Python, React, Django, and Flask.
• Architect and implement RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless integration with frontend and third-party systems.
• Develop and optimize complex database solutions using PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features.
• Champion code quality by writing unit/integration tests with Pytest and Jest, and participating in code reviews.
• Leverage Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of API development, integration, and RESTful principles.
• Hands-on experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Proficient with Git workflows, Docker containerization, and CI/CD setup and maintenance.
• Experience in both frontend and backend development in production-grade environments.