(1618) Staff Django Backend Engineer

Role overview Take ownership of an existing Django application, keeping it stable while fixing defects and delivering new functionality. This is a hands-on staff-level engineering role that calls for independent judgment, close collaboration, and thoughtful use of AI tools during development and onboarding.

Responsibilities - Maintain and extend an existing Django application, using knowledge shared during the transition. - Investigate and resolve bugs and contribute to ongoing application upkeep. - Design and implement new features within the current application. - Review code with teammates and deliver changes that are clear and maintainable. - Use AI tools selectively to support onboarding, development, and code review, while taking responsibility for the resulting work. - Conduct technical interviews as part of a wider interviewer program.

Requirements - Strong, hands-on Django experience and senior-level or higher engineering experience. - Ability to work autonomously and make sound technical decisions. - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. - Advanced English communication skills for working with U.S. clients. - Availability to work full time, eight hours per day, during European working hours. - A considered approach to AI-assisted development, keeping generated code focused and reviewable.

Benefits and work setup - Fully remote work across Latin America, with access to coworking spaces in the region. - Competitive salary paid in U.S. dollars, paid time off and national holidays according to local regulations, sick leave, and an annual benefits credit. - An extra day off during the employee’s birthday week, plus remote team events such as tech talks and informal gatherings.