Django Developer

Work Schedule: At least 4 hours overlapping our core hours (16:00 - 01:00 EEST)

As our Senior Python Developer, you will be at the heart of building solutions for the mental health industry. You’ll architect and implement the backend systems that drive our platform, from integrating APIs to scheduling critical tasks with precision. Your expertise will shape not only the development but also key product and technical decisions.

Key Responsibilities:Develop our first product: Build the platform from scratch using Python and Django;Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with the CTO, product owners, and QA teams to design and implement secure, scalable REST APIs;Influence product development: Your insights will directly impact how the product evolves;Optimize for performance: Ensure the platform is robust enough to scale with our growing client base;Implement security protocols: Safeguard patient data by incorporating top security practices;Work in an agile environment: We focus on getting things done, without unnecessary meetings or bureaucracy.

What You Bring:5+ years of Python development experience, with a focus on Django REST Framework;3+ years of experience with SQL databases and ORMs like Django ORM or SQLAlchemy;Expertise in async workers/task queues such as Celery;Hands-on experience with Git for version control;Proven ability to optimize API performance and knowledge of security best practices;Experience with Unix-based systems and strong command of the English language.

Nice-to-Have Skills:Familiarity with AWS cloud services (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront, ElastiCache);Knowledge of OpenAPI standards and security measures for web apps;Background in unit testing frameworks in Python;Experience with AI models and startup environments—especially in mental health—is a plus.

What We Offer:A voice in product decisions: Shape the future of mental health services with your input;Early-stage developer perks: Help define the culture and processes of a growing team;Private medical insurance and team-building events;Work-life balance: We believe in productivity and personal satisfaction going hand-in-hand.

Key Skills

• AWS
• Django
• Git
• Linux