Job Description

Senior Full Stack Django Developer

Liverpool (Hybrid working)

WiggleDesk (part of Bellrock Group) are searching for an experienced Senior Full Stack Django Developer to join the expanding team. As Senior Django Developer, you will be responsible for development efforts on our core product. You will own the Django, TailWindCSS and HTMX based backend, building out new features and ensuring continued reliability, performance, and security. This role involves working closely with the WiggleDesk founder and other product teams within the Bellrock group and wider operations teams.


You'll be entrusted with responsibilities previously held by the Founder. This will include stepping into technical strategy, maintaining compliance standards, and spearheading new integrations and enhancements.

Key Responsibilities:

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Backend Development & Architecture

Design, develop, maintain, and optimize backend services using Django. Oversee data models, migrations, and database performance in Google Cloud SQL. Ensure robust and maintainable code through best practices, documentation, and testing.

Frontend Development

Build rich interactive front end functionality using HTMX and TailwindCSS.

Integrations and APIs

Maintain and optimize third-party services (e.g. Stripe, SendGrid, Intercom, Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics).

DevOps & Infrastructure

Manage and monitor application deployments on Google App Engine. Optimize resource usage and control costs within GCP.

Technical Leadership

Participate in code reviews. Uphold coding standards, build out and automate testing. Help shape and implement the product's technical vision alongside leadership.

AI & Data Integrations

Collaborate on AI-driven features, including in-house self hosted LLMs (e.g., LLama-based) and predictive ML workflows. Maintain data pipelines to ensure accurate reporting and analytics.

Security & Compliance

Manage audits and collaborate with external teams to maintain compliance (e.g. ISO 27001). Establish processes to ensure best practices in security.

Skills & experience:

Technical Expertise

Must have 5+ years of professional experience in Django. With experience in optimising efficient django performance e.g. through django-debug toolbar. Strong understanding of django's use of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and Django's ORM usage. Experience optimising web performance, including SEO, Accessibility, Loading Speed, e.g. through Lighthouse. Comfortable with DevOps in a cloud environment (preferably Google Cloud Platform).

Frontend & Tooling

Familiarity with HTMX and TailwindCSS or similar front-end frameworks. Competence with version control (Github).

Security & Compliance

Understanding of security best practices for web applications.

Soft Skills

Proven track record of proactively leading projects and mentoring junior developers. Effective communication skills for cross-team collaboration (engineers, designers, product managers). Adept at problem-solving with a focus on scalable, maintainable solutions.

Desirable:

Experience with LLM integrations. Familiarity with Google App Engine deployment patterns and cost optimization. Experience with compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001. Experience integrating and maintaining third-party APIs (e.g., Stripe, SendGrid, Intercom).

What can we offer you? Why Bellrock?

Upon joining Bellrock, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package including:


25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 1 additional day as a thank you (enjoy it, it's on us)


Salary exchange pension scheme


Life cover


Paid sick leave


Health Assured employee assistance and wellness program


Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave


Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work


Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per year


Offers and discount scheme designed to save money on everyday shopping and essentials


Healthcare Cashplan


MotorSave Scheme


Refer a friend


Liftshare


Virtual GP

Why Bellrock?

Our people are our passion, so we're all about helping them to achieve their ambitions. That means putting everything in place for you to have a rewarding career with us. So you can go far in your career, with us behind you. And our business will grow, too. So, if you're ready to start your career journey with Bellrock we're ready to welcome you. It's a great place to be.


We would like to attract talent from all corners of the world for this role. Or commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you. We are looking for the right person, not necessarily just the right person for this role


Apply today.