Remote Django/Python Web Developer

Torentify; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

National Journal is seeking a mid-level Django/Python Web Developer to build and support digital products for its Washington, DC audience. The role blends back-end and front-end work with emphasis on back-end engineering, maintaining data-heavy platforms and AI-assisted workflows.

You will work with a modern stack, participate in Agile sprints, and help grow tools for government affairs professionals and policy advocates while supporting the 2026 U.S. elections coverage.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of professional web development with Python, preferably Django.
• Experience writing clean HTML, CSS, and JavaScript without AI shortcuts.
• Proven track record contributing to significant software projects.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with Git and collaborating on complex codebases.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and code quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and deploy web tools using Django and Python.
• Develop digital tools for government affairs professionals and policy advocates.
• Support data and news platforms related to U.S. elections.
• Maintain large datasets across PostgreSQL, MySQL, and APIs.
• Collaborate with product managers to plan weekly sprints and meet deadlines.
• Contribute to QA, documentation, and automated testing practices.

Skills

Python 3

Django

Web Development

Full-Stack Development

Back-End Development

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Git

PostgreSQL

MySQL

APIs

Database Management

Software Architecture

Automated Testing

Code Review

Performance Monitoring

Agile Development

AI Coding Assistants

LLM-Based Development

Problem Solving

Technical Communication

Collaboration

Education

No specific degree required

Tools

Docker

Jenkins

Elasticsearch

Sentry

HubSpot

Celery/RabbitMQ

Azure

Linux systems

Vue.js

TypeScript

Job description

National Journal is seeking a mid-level Django/Python Web Developer to build and support digital products for its Washington, DC audience. The role blends back-end and front-end work with emphasis on back-end engineering, maintaining data-heavy platforms and AI-assisted workflows.

You will work with a modern stack, participate in Agile sprints, and help grow tools for government affairs professionals and policy advocates while supporting the 2026 U.S. elections coverage.