Senior Full-Stack Django Developer

Summary

Join The Motley Fool Money team and build scalable, robust applications using Django, Wagtail CMS, and various APIs. You will design and develop Wagtail-powered content platforms, integrate third-party APIs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior developers. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of software development experience, proven Wagtail development skills, and strong API integration expertise. A solid understanding of backend patterns, Django ORM, and testing is crucial. The role offers a flexible, remote work environment, generous parental leave, stock investment opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software development
• Proven experience developing Wagtail sites at a production scale
• Strong experience with integrating third-party APIs
• Solid understanding of backend patterns, Django ORM, query optimization, and testing
• Experience with asynchronous task queues and modern deployment pipelines
• Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts to non-technical teammates
• A pragmatic and independent mindset with the discipline to move projects forward

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable Django applications, ensuring clean architecture and reusable components
• Lead the development of Wagtail-powered content platforms with custom page models and editor-focused enhancements
• Integrate third-party APIs (REST, GraphQL, OAuth, etc.) across diverse systems for data synchronization
• Collaborate with designers, content teams, and product owners to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Write clear, maintainable code with a focus on long-term maintainability
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team processes, best practices, and documentation
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions aimed at pragmatic, scalable outcomes
• Stay current on Django, Wagtail, and Python ecosystem developments, bringing innovative ideas to the table
• Leverage AI tools to scale business processes, ensuring agility and efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfortable working in agile teams with async-friendly tools
• Experience building tools for non-technical users
• Experience with building AI tools to enhance workflows
• Experience with LLM APIs (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to increase efficiencies in CMS
• Experience building on Wagtail with React for customized CMS experiences

Benefits

• Flexible, remote work environment (*see our open states above)
• No “vacation policy” (not to be confused with a “No vacation” policy)
• Generous fully-paid parental leave
• $1,000 annually to invest in stocks of your choice
• Super low premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Comprehensive compensation package, including company equity