Senior Python Developer (Django)

Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom; hybrid working preferred. Candidates further afield may be considered if they meet the technical requirements.

Salary: £55,000–£65,000 plus excellent benefits.

Company

Growing SaaS company establishing its UK presence after securing major contracts and completing a Series A funding round.

What you will do

• Build features across the Python/Django platform.
• Work directly with customers to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Influence the technical direction of the team and help grow the developer team.
• Write clean, well-tested code and participate in code reviews.
• Help establish strong engineering practices for the UK team.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Professional experience with Python and Django.
• Proven full-stack development background, including frontend work.
• Experience with AWS, CI/CD pipelines, RESTful APIs, and PostgreSQL or similar databases.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills and a strong sense of accountability.

Nice to have

• Experience with infrastructure as code, JavaScript frameworks, or AI tools.
• Relevant professional certifications and education.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent employment with excellent benefits.
• Hybrid working preference from the Teesside office.
• Healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to develop technical knowledge in a rapidly growing company.

Hiring process

• Submit an application through the APPLY link.
• Complete a short technical assessment as part of the process.
• Interviews are expected to begin as soon as possible; applicants who receive no response within 5 working days should assume the application was unsuccessful.