Mid-Level Django Developer

At Inuvi, our engineering team is dedicated to ensuring the seamless operation and continuous improvement of our systems. The team is responsible for the support, deployment, automation, and maintenance of our infrastructure, ensuring its availability, performance, scalability, and security. Our engineers bring a wealth of experience from various backgrounds and work collaboratively with other departments to tackle complex challenges. With a strong focus on innovation and efficiency, the IT team plays a crucial role in driving Inuvi’s success and delivering exceptional value to our customers., * Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Django and Django REST Framework (DRF)

• Write efficient, well-structured PostgreSQL queries and manage database schema changes (migrations, indexing, performance tuning)
• Participate in code reviews and follow established security and quality standards (e.g. OWASP-based checks)
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate APIs and ensure smooth data flow
• Debug and resolve issues across the stack, including performance bottlenecks and data integrity problems
• Contribute to technical documentation and internal process improvements
• Work within CI/CD pipelines and version control workflows (Git, pull requests, pre-commit hooks)

We are seeking a motivated mid-level Django Developer to join our engineering team and support the development of robust, scalable backend systems. You will play an active role in building and maintaining key services, contributing to technical discussions, and collaborating with other developers to deliver high-quality features. This opportunity would suit someone who is confident working independently on defined tasks and is ready to continue developing their technical ownership in a supportive, forward-thinking environment., * 3+ years of professional experience with Django (or a similar Python web framework)

• Strong working knowledge of PostgreSQL, including query optimization, indexing, and schema design
• Hands-on experience with Django REST Framework (DRF) for building RESTful APIs
• Experience with Git-based version control and collaborative development workflows
• Familiarity with unit testing and writing maintainable, testable code
• Understanding of basic security best practices in web application development
• Comfortable working with Linux-based development/deployment environments

Nice to Have

• Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
• Familiarity with AWS services (e.g. RDS, EC2, WAF)
• Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
• Experience with frontend frameworks or JS-heavy features (e.g. DataTables, dynamic filtering UIs)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Experience working with JSON-based data structures for rule engines or configurable logic

Communication skills

Excellent written and verbal communications skills are essential.

Assertive and confident.

Empathetic with a positive attitude towards helping others.

Decision making and Accountability

Take day to day decisions and work independently, referring non-standard matters to senior staff for direction.

Demonstrate initiative, strong planning & prioritising skills and being pro-active.

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in service delivery & efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience

Professional IT qualifications or equivalent experience related to the role.

Ability to work in an organised & structured manner., * Do you have 3+ years professional experience with Django (or similar Python web framework) (your CV must demonstrate this experience).

• How many years working knowledge of PostgreSQL, including query optimization, indexing, and schema design (your CV must demonstrate this experience)?

Pulled from the full job description

• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Work from home, A highly competitive salary with yearly reviews to keep you at the forefront.

22 days of holiday annually (plus bank holidays) to recharge, increasing each year with your work anniversary up to a luxurious 30 days.

The chance to buy more holiday time each year for those extra adventures.

Pension contributions up to 10%, with the option to enhance your savings through salary sacrifice.

An annual wellness health check to ensure you stay in tip-top shape.

Access to the Health Shield cash plan for added peace of mind.

Death in service benefit for your loved ones’ security.

A cycle-to-work scheme to support a healthy, eco-friendly lifestyle.

Contract terms

This is a permanent fulltime role (37.5 hours per week) working remotely but with the expectation to attend our office in Wokingham, Berkshire on occasions when required.

What happens next

After receiving your application, our team will review it and inform you of the next steps. If you are selected for the next stage, we will schedule an introductory Teams call to provide more information about our company, learn more about you, and understand your expectations. This will be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have. Please choose a time when you can be in a quiet place without distractions.

Depending on the outcome of the call, the following stage will involve a further Teams interview, which will also include practical technical questions.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. If you require any materials in an alternative format or need adjustments, please let us know and we will do our best to support your needs. You can find our privacy notice for prospective employees on our website.

Pay: £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Work from home

At Inuvi, our mission is to foster a work environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the forefront. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and strive to create a culture where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique ideas. Working with us means being part of a dynamic team that is passionate about making a positive impact on our customers and the industry.