Back End Developer

Senior Django Backend Engineer (Remote Europe)

I'm supporting a European tech company building one of the most widely used AI-powered visual products on the market. Think billions of requests, huge datasets, rapid iteration, and a team that actually ships fast.

They're looking for a Senior Django Backend Engineer who wants to work on complex backend challenges, own features end-to-end, and help a massively used product keep scaling smoothly.

What you'll be doing

  • Designing, building and improving backend features in Django + DRF
  • Working closely with frontend and product to deliver clean, well-designed APIs
  • Optimising endpoints, reducing latency, and ensuring the platform keeps scaling
  • Monitoring and iterating quickly (multiple backend releases per week)
  • Making product and technical decisions with real ownership

What they're looking for

  • 5+ years backend experience with Django + DRF
  • Strong experience with large relational databases (100GB+ Postgres/MySQL)
  • Confident designing schemas, optimising queries, and running migrations
  • Comfortable collaborating directly with frontend engineers on APIs
  • Pragmatic mindset. fast iteration instead of over-engineering
  • Someone who enjoys autonomy and takes initiative

Why this one stands out

  • Fully remote across Europe
  • A product with massive real-world usage and instant feedback loops
  • Very modern, high-trust engineering culture
  • Competitive salary + strong equity
  • Monthly team meet-ups, annual offsite, L&D budget, home office support, and more
  • A genuinely supportive environment with a big focus on wellbeing and flexibility

If you're a seasoned Django engineer who loves building at scale and wants full ownership in a high-impact product, please apply.

Job Details

Company
Wave Talent
Location
Back, Eilean Siar, UK
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Full-time
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