Senior Full-Stack Django Developer

Summary

Join our forward-thinking cybersecurity company as a Senior Full-stack Django Developer and lead our frontend modernization efforts while maintaining backend excellence. You will report to the VP of Engineering and collaborate with the Product Team Lead to shape the future of our platform. Your impact will involve migrating from lightweight JavaScript (Alpine) to React and architecting scalable Django solutions. You'll work on significant product features directly affecting open-source ecosystem security. We offer a competitive salary, private healthcare, generous equity stock options, remote work flexibility, and flexible working hours. We prioritize supporting our team's growth, wellness, and success.

Requirements

• Strong multi-year experience in full-stack development, with a focus on Python/Django
• Proven track record of React project delivery
• Deep knowledge of Django (models, views, DRF) and web fundamentals
• Experience with PostgreSQL and Django ORM
• Ability to lead projects and translate requirements into tangible outcomes
• Strong communication skills and experience working in remote teams
• Enthusiasm for cybersecurity and open-source software

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of our React migration strategy
• Build and maintain scalable Django applications using modern best practices
• Drive technical decisions around state management and Django/React integration
• Develop RESTful APIs and Django views that enable seamless frontend-backend communication
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to deliver impactful solutions
• Champion iterative development approaches that balance quick wins with sustainable architecture

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Flask or FastAPI
• Track record of frontend framework migrations
• Contributions to open-source projects

Benefits

• Competitive salary: 145,000 CAD - 174,000 CAD (depending on experience)
• Private Healthcare Plan
• Generous equity stock options to share in our success
• Ability to work remotely and thrive in an adaptable, inclusive environment
• Flexible working hours, providing responsibilities are effectively managed