Senior Django Developer

DEPT®

Senior Python Django Developer at DEPT® delivering impactful projects and mentoring other developers in a collaborative environment.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeDublin • 🇭🇷 CroatiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Python Backend Web Development, with a strong focus on Django and API design. Capable of leading projects from concept to delivery while mentoring junior developers and fostering a collaborative team environment.

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Python Backend Web DevelopmentDjango FrameworkAPI Design and DevelopmentMentoring and Technical LeadershipGit and Modern Development Workflows

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Hard Skills

PythonDjangoWagtail CMSAPI DevelopmentDatabase DesignQuality AssuranceSystem IntegrationTestingProject OwnershipTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingInitiativeLeadership

Tools & Technologies

GitCMS PlatformsDevelopment WorkflowsIntegrated Sprint Teams

Industry Keywords

Web DevelopmentDigital ProductsTechnical ConstraintsStakeholder EngagementProcess Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DjangoPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a Senior Developer, you understand that there is rarely a single solution to a problem. With your experience, you identify, evaluate, and implement the solution that best aligns with client needs, technical constraints, and long-term sustainability.
You are confident explaining complex technical decisions in clear, accessible language to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
You take ownership of projects from concept to delivery, proactively identifying risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement early in the process.
You play a key role in shaping architecture, improving internal processes, and ensuring high-quality standards across all deliverables.
You are also a mentor to other developers, supporting junior and mid-level team members in their growth while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Alongside working on your own projects, you collaborate closely with front-end developers, designers, and external partners in integrated sprint teams to deliver exceptional digital products.

Requirements

What you’ll need

a minimum of 4 years of Python backend web development experience (agency or product environment preferred)
Strong experience with Django
Experience with Wagtail CMS (or similar CMS platforms) is a plus
Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable APIs consumed by multiple third parties
Experience with complex system integrations across multiple external vendors
Experience with Git and modern development workflows
Solid understanding of database design, optimisation, and administration
Strong experience with testing and quality assurance (unit, integration, etc.)
Ability to own projects end-to-end, from planning through to delivery and support
Experience identifying issues early and proactively suggesting improvements to internal processes and workflows
Confidence to challenge assumptions, contribute to technical discussions, and collaborate with external teams and vendors
Experience mentoring junior and mid-level developers, providing guidance, code reviews, and technical leadership across projects
A team-player mindset with strong initiative and leadership qualities
Working proficiency in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Transparent career development and pay;
A flexible, hybrid working policy
A rewarding, supportive and healthy company culture.
Supplemental and additional health insurance;
Referral bonus program.
Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, and a multisport programme;
A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021.
Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities