Senior Python Developer (Django)

TL;DR

Senior Python Developer (Django): Maintaining and optimizing production-grade backend systems for an IT services provider with an accent on incident response and PostgreSQL performance. Focus on troubleshooting complex backend bugs, tuning GCP infrastructure, and resolving dependency issues to ensure system reliability.

Location: Remote (Poland)

Company

hirify.global is a leading IT services provider.

What you will do

• Lead incident response and triage, ensuring resolution within agreed SLAs.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and fix backend bugs in Django applications.
• Tune infrastructure and system configurations to improve overall reliability and stability.
• Optimize PostgreSQL performance via query tuning, indexing, caching, and connection management.
• Remediate observability gaps and refine system runbooks.
• Implement minor DevOps improvements to the application and infrastructure layers.

Requirements

• 4+ years of commercial experience building and maintaining production-grade backend systems.
• Deep expertise in Django and Django REST Framework (DRF), including API design and scaling.
• Strong command of PostgreSQL, including schema design, transactions, and ORM best practices.
• Hands-on experience with GCP, specifically Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, logging, and monitoring.
• English: B2 level or higher required.
• Location: Must be based in Poland.

Nice to have

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
• History of developing admin panels using Django.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, TypeScript, or JavaScript.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity for fruitful collaboration within a leading IT services provider.