Senior Django Developer

Brno, Czech Republic (Hybrid) | 6+Month Contract

A leading international financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Django Developer to join a high-performing technology team delivering critical business applications in a highly regulated environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Python/Django specialist who enjoys modernising legacy systems, building scalable web applications from the ground up, and working closely with business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.

The Role

As a Senior Django Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Django applications supporting key business processes. You'll play a pivotal role in both greenfield development and the modernisation of existing platforms, helping drive efficiency through automation and robust application design.

Working within a collaborative team, you'll contribute across the full software development lifecycle while supporting best practices, mentoring colleagues, and helping shape technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Django-based web applications
• Build new solutions and enhance existing business-critical systems
• Modernise and migrate legacy applications into Django-based platforms
• Integrate applications with internal and external services
• Optimise business processes through automation and scalable architecture
• Utilise AI-assisted development tools to improve development efficiency and code quality
• Troubleshoot and support deployed applications
• Collaborate with business users throughout testing and delivery phases
• Produce technical documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives
• Conduct code reviews and provide guidance to junior developers

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of commercial Django development experience
• Strong Python development background
• Proven experience building complete Django applications from scratch
• Experience modernising or refactoring legacy applications
• Strong understanding of SQL and relational database design
• Experience supporting applications in production environments
• Ability to review code and advise on architecture and implementation approaches
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Comfortable working within structured environments and technical constraints
• Fluent English communication skills (B2 level or above)

Desirable Skills

• VBA development experience (Excel or Access)
• Experience with web2py or other Python web frameworks
• Microsoft SQL Server experience
• GitHub Copilot experience
• GitHub or Bitbucket version control experience
• Previous experience within banking, financial services, insurance, or other regulated industries