Senior Developer Backend Python

Job ID: 66234Senior DeveloperWe are seeking an experienced Senior Developer with expertise in backend development using Python, Django, and Wagtail CMS. This role involves architecting and executing medium to large-scale applications, focusing on backend models and business logic to support front-end features. You should be detail-oriented and comfortable with complex content manipulation challenges, iteratively sharing results. Familiarity with component-driven design systems and creating a CMS to support them is essential.This is a remote position.Senior Developer Responsibilities Work on a content migration process to import content and assets from a large legacy website into a new, component-based system. Implement features in our headless Wagtail backend to support our component-based frontend. Clearly communicate with your product manager and team throughout the project. Engage and consult with stakeholders. Work collaboratively and proactively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Document and diagram systems and processes. Do great work and be great to work with.Senior Developer Qualifications Experienced back-end developer, fluent in Python, Django, and Wagtail. Experience with content import processes and a detail-oriented, methodical approach. Ability to write component models within a Django and Wagtail environment. Ability to design and write APIs. Ability to document systems & solutions. Positive, supportive attitude to remove roadblocks rather than create them. Collaboration, flexibility, humility, confidence.Senior Developer Desired Skills Experience working with Azure App Service is a plus. Experience with MySQL and Rails (the legacy system we’re importing from) is a plus.Salary: DOEBenefitsBenefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.About VanderHouwenVanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide. Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.