Full Stack Engineer

Job TitleSenior Fullstack Python/Django Developer (Twin Cities, Minnesota greater metro only)OverviewGiftster is an online two-way wishlist service tailored for families and friend groups.Founded in 2008, we have over 3 million members and counting. We are looking for aSenior Fullstack Python/Django Developer to join our web dev team.Role SummaryIn this role, you’ll take ownership of both building and running Giftster’s core systems. Thisincludes our backend services, web platform, and mobile API—all of which power millionsof wishlist interactions.We’re looking for someone who can contribute across the full stack and is equallycomfortable shipping new features and ensuring the system operates smoothly inproduction. Strong experience with Python is essential and Django experience is preferred.You’ll collaborate with product and design to refine requirements, implement newfunctionality, improve existing features, and resolve issues. Just as importantly, you’ll helpensure that what we ship remains stable, performant, and reliable for our users.Working CultureBecause we are a smaller company, we offer a level of autonomy and flexibility that largercompanies often can’t. This means we work best with self-starters who thrive in this kind ofenvironment.When tackling a project, you’ll have the freedom to work with the tools and methods thatsuit you best, while working alongside a team that’s there to support and collaborate.Giftster is a fully remote company, however this role requires the applicant to be local to the greater Twin Cities, Minnesota metro.Work hours are flexible but anchored in the US Central time zone. That flexibility reflects something we’ve built into the company since the beginning: work should support our non-work lives, not the other way around.At Giftster, we use the product we build to celebrate life’s important moments with thepeople closest to us. Come help us make it even better.Core TechnologiesPythonDjangoDjango REST FrameworkJavascript (Vue)CSS (Tailwind)HTMXDockerGitFigmaGoogle Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, etc)CloudflareRequirements7+ years of professional software development experience.Strong proficiency in Python.A track record of writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.Strong knowledge of HTML & CSS.Experience designing and building APIs.Experience deploying and maintaining production systems in a cloud environmentPreferred QualificationsSignificant experience building applications with DjangoExperience building out APIs in Django REST Framework & Open APIExperience with Vue JSExperience with TailwindExperience with Cloud Run and surrounding GCP technologiesBenefitsTime OffTake the time you need with 20 days of paid time off each year, plus 8 paid holidays.HealthcareHealth benefit arrangements, where offered, are governed by individual compensationagreements or separate company benefit communicationsRetirementGiftster maintains a retirement plan for eligible employees that begins one year from startdate and it includes 401k and company match provisions.Compensation: $150,000 - $190,000Final compensation is based on experience, skills and qualifications.About GiftsterGiftster is a family wish list registry service used by over 3 million members worldwide. Wehelp families gift with confidence for Christmas, birthdays, and beyond. Giftster is availableon web, iOS, and Android.Giftster is an equal-opportunity employer.