Python & Django Developer - Mid level

Python Software Developer

Location: Remote/Home-Based with occasional UK travel
Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

We're recruiting for a Python Software Developer to join an established software engineering team developing business-critical platforms used within highly automated environments.

This is a backend-focused role where you'll work on the design, development and enhancement of scalable applications, APIs and integrations using Python and Django. You'll collaborate with fellow developers and technical stakeholders to deliver robust software solutions, contribute to new feature development and support the continuous evolution of a mature product platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications using Python and Django.
• Design and build REST APIs and backend services.
• Work with PostgreSQL databases and data models.
• Develop integrations with third-party systems and customer applications.
• Participate in software architecture and technical design discussions.
• Troubleshoot, debug and resolve software issues.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to development best practices.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.
• Support software testing, deployment and release activities.
• Contribute to ongoing product improvements and new feature development.

Required Skills & Experience

• Commercial experience developing software with Python.
• Strong knowledge of Django.
• Experience building and supporting REST APIs.
• PostgreSQL database experience.
• Experience integrating distributed systems and applications.
• Knowledge of Git and collaborative development practices.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Desirable Skills

• Django REST Framework (DRF).
• Docker and containerisation.
• RabbitMQ or message-driven architectures.
• Linux environments.
• CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience within logistics, warehouse systems, automation, robotics or industrial software.

What's On Offer?

• Flexible remote working.
• Interesting greenfield and enhancement projects.
• Modern technology stack.
• Collaborative development environment.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on software that directly impacts real-world operational systems.

Tech Stack: Python, Django, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL, Docker, RabbitMQ, Git, REST APIs, Linux.

To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed)

Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales