Remote Backend Engineer

Posted 5 hours ago

Description:

Full-time, permanent Backend Engineer position at Substrakt, focused on creating digital experiences for arts and cultural organizations.
Primarily remote role with flexible working; office available in Birmingham for local employees.

Requirements:

Solid experience in building and maintaining Python web applications, preferably with Django and/or Wagtail.
Familiarity with APIs, relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), automated testing, Git, and secure development practices.
Experience with PHP and WordPress is a plus, along with knowledge of Heroku, AWS, or Cloudflare.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset in a remote team environment.

Flexible working arrangements and 25 days of annual leave, increasing with service.
On-call compensation with additional pay and extra leave for on-call duties.
Health and wellbeing support, including a cashback scheme and monthly allowance.
Professional development opportunities with dedicated time and budget for learning.
Regular team gatherings and a voice in shaping company culture and practices.

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