Technical Support Engineer (Weekdays)

Madfish; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic tech company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technical (Python) Support Engineer for weekend shifts. The successful candidate will help maintain and troubleshoot Python/Django applications, debug database performance, and operate AWS services. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, experience with Python and Django, or relevant course completions, and a good understanding of PostgreSQL. The position offers part-time shifts with flexibility and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Paid part-time weekend shifts

Flexible choice of shift blocks

Supportive team environment

Fast track to real production experience

Qualifications

• Upper-Intermediate English proficiency required.
• 6+ months experience with Python & Django or completed relevant courses.
• Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL or another relational database.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot Python/Django web applications.
• Debug and optimize database performance (PostgreSQL).
• Operate core AWS services (EC2, S3).
• Diagnose issues and implement fixes collaboratively.
• Handle end-user requests and provide technical assistance.

Skills

Python

Django

PostgreSQL

AWS

Analytical skills

Debugging skills

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We’re looking for a Technical (Python) Support Engineer to keep our production applications stable and fast during weekend shifts. You’ll handle incident triage, bug fixes, and small improvements while collaborating with the core team when escalation is needed.

Shift on Weekdays (From Monday to Friday) 15:00-23:00 (GMT +3)

What you’ll do

• Maintain and troubleshoot Python/Django web applications
• Debug and optimize database performance (PostgreSQL)
• Operate core AWS services (EC2, S3)
• Diagnose issues with cross-functional teams and implement quick fixes
• Keep code changes clean, documented, and secure
• Handle end-user requests and provide technical assistance

What we’re looking for:

• English: Upper-Intermediate or higher
• Experience: 6+ months with Python & Django OR no commercial experience but:
  • Completed relevant courses/bootcamps (Python, Django, Databases, AWS)
  • Strong fundamentals (data types, HTTP/REST, Git, basic Linux, debugging)
  • Hands‑on projects (pet projects, labs, internships) — GitHub links welcome
• Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL (or another relational DB)
• Basic familiarity with AWS (EC2, S3)
• Strong analytical and debugging skills
• Basic understanding of REST APIs and front‑end basics (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Clear communicator; comfortable working independently and in a team

Nice to have

• Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
• Web application security best practices
• Experience in an Agile environment

What we offer

• Paid part‑time weekend shifts
• Flexible choice of shift blocks
• Supportive team and transparent processes
• Fast track to real production experience