Django Developer (m/w/d)

Job description

The client is a PropTech startup and looking for en experienced Django Developer to support the dev team.

You'll work alongside the existing backend engineers as an equal contributor — picking up features, reviewing code, and shaping technical decisions together.

What You'll Do

* Design and build RESTful APIs using Django REST Framework
* Develop new CRM features end-to-end on the backend (models, serializers, views, permissions)
* Work with async task processing (PubSub workers)
* Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural discussions
* Collaborate closely with frontend engineers on API contracts and integration
* Help improve test coverage, code quality, and developer experience

Your Profile

* Strong hands-on experience with Django
* Comfortable working in an existing, growing codebase — not just greenfield
* Solid understanding of REST API design, serializers, viewsets, and permissions in DRF
* Experience with PostgreSQL and Django ORM optimization beneficial
* Familiarity with GCP, Kubernetes, or containerized deployments is a plus
* Self-driven, communicates proactively, and comfortable working in a small team

Must have skills
Django

Nice to have skills
Django REST Framework, React.js, Next.js, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes

Start date
Earliest: Apr 20, 2026
Latest: May 1, 2026

Length
2-3 months
The initial contract will be 2-3 months, but an extension is possible.

Engagement
Full- or parttime possible

Remote
Fully possible
Being located in Hamburg and open for onsite meetings would be a plus, but is not required

Language requirements
German skills would be a plus.

Budget
90-100€ per hour
incl. Uplink fee