Build and maintain Django applications, implement CI/CD, configure managed PostgreSQL and secure document handling, while ensuring proper deployment processes.
We are looking for a full stack web developer to build and ship production software with strong technical judgment and high UX quality. This role spans frontend, backend, and deployment, with an emphasis on modern web development while maintaining and extending existing Django systems. The role requires high autonomy and the ability to deliver usable, polished experiences without heavy design input.
Core Responsibilities
- Build and ship full-stack web applications
- Design and implement strong user experiences with minimal designer input
- Build and maintain backend logic and APIs, including Django services
- Integrate frontend applications with Django-based backends
- Own deployment and production operation
- Maintain performance, reliability, and code quality across the stack
- Use AI-assisted IDEs to increase development speed and effectiveness
Requirements
Backend
- Django, JavaScript, and Python in production environments
- API design and backend system maintenance
Product & Execution
- Ability to work independently from problem definition to production
- Strong UX judgment without reliance on detailed designs
Development Environment
- Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex preferred
Bonus Experience
- TypeScript
- Next.js
- React
- Tailwind CSS
- Vercel and/or Cloudflare
- shadcn/ui
- Bun
Top Skills
Ci/Cd
Django
Docker
Github Actions
JavaScript
Postgres
Python
S3
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