Infrastructure Engineer

Django TV; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Travel to PyCon US annually

Job summary

The Python Software Foundation, a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit, seeks a backend engineer to work remotely in the US with core hours aligned to EST. The role emphasizes Python and Django proficiency, Linux administration, and hands-on experience with IaC tools. Applicants should be comfortable learning new systems and getting paged as needed.

Required: 2–5 years in Linux/pipeline work, Django, and software testing. Helpful: Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, Salt, Python 3.11+, pytest, open source experience.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience with Linux systems and Python development.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tooling (Salt, Ansible, Terraform, or similar).
• Familiarity with Django, Linux administration, basic frontend knowledge and software testing.

Skills

Python

Django

Linux

Containers

Testing

Tools

Salt

Ansible

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

## Job Description* Location: Remote, US only. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Core hours aligned with EST.* Compensation: $95K - 125K (depending on experience)* Type: Full-time employee* Benefits: 401(k), generous health care, dental, vision, PTO* Travel: PyCon US annually## Restrictions* Telecommuting is OK* No Agencies Please## RequirementsQualificationsIdeal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience with Linux systems, some exposure to containers and orchestration, and enough Python to be productive. Willingness to learn, get paged, and dig into unfamiliar systems matters more than checking every box.Required: Experience with infrastructure-as-code tooling (Salt, Ansible, Terraform, or similar), Django, Linux administration, basic frontend knowledge, and software testing.Helpful: Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, Ubuntu server, Salt specifically, Python 3.11+, pytest, experience in open source communities.## About the CompanyThe Python Software Foundation is a US 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that holds the intellectual property rights behind the Python programming language. We also run the PyCon US conference annually, support other Python conferences/workshops around the world, and fund Python-related development with our grants program. To see more info about the PSF, check out our Annual Impact Report and public records.We believe that the future of open source must include everyone. We welcome all job-seekers regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical appearance, body size, socio-economic, veteran or disability status. Python is a global community and the PSF aims to support a safe environment for all. More information can be found on our Code of Conduct page.## Contact Info* Contact: Jacob Coffee* E-mail contact: [e-mail]* Web:## Desired skills:Back end,Cloud,Database,Front end,Operations,Systems,Web## Location:USA (Remote OK)## Compensation:$95K - 125K