Full-stack Python/Django Developer

We're looking for somebody friendly, quick witted and suitably experienced to join our small digital team in building secure, reliable content-managed websites and web applications for the likes of the NHS, Home Office, Taylor Wimpey, Hasbean/Ozone Coffee and countless charities, universities, and police forces.This position is remote, but a lot of the team are based in and around Leicestershire, and there may be a requirement at times to work together, visit clients, collaborate and socialise.OUR TECH STACKWe have been creating websites and applications using Python and Django since 2007, and the Wagtail CMS for content managed websites since 2014. Other technologies and frameworks we use include Docker, Tailwind, PostgreSQL, MariaDB/MySQL, Elasticsearch, HTML5, JavaScript and sometimes, yes, WordPress. We host a large number of websites and applications with Rackspace and Amazon Web Services.RequirementsYour key responsibilities will be the ongoing development and refinement of websites and apps old and new for a wide variety of clients. Youʼll be helping to improve existing projects and working on brand new projects too.Day to day you'll be working alongside a small team of developers, designers, project managers, social media and search experts, who will all be there to support you and discuss and develop your ideas. You'll also have access to the other 70-odd talented writers, designers, strategists and creatives across the company.We need somebody that knows their way around Python and Django, and ideally some experience of Wagtail CMS too. Two years experience feels right - if it's slightly less but you're mindblowingly good then we're all ears :)Programming skills are definitely only half the story, youʼll also need to be able to:Think independently and be able to solve unique challenges efficiently and autonomously using initiative... and AIBe able to work cooperatively as part of a teamPossess good writing and communication skillsBe comfortable talking about and explaining technical concepts in plain EnglishKeep up to date with new techniques in your field and share knowledge and new ideas with the teamBe ready to muck in as and when neededItʼs not critical, but it would be beneficial if you also had experience in:Working with WordPress websites at a basic levelSome working experience with Squarespace and ShopifyDevOps and deployment techniquesFront-end development techniquesGood cybersecurity practiceBenefitsThere is a real buzz, excitement and family feel about the company, especially since we became Employee Owned last year. As a fully remote agency, working from home (or wherever else you fancy), is our standard but our team spirit and strong culture shines through. We frequently organise meetups to get together, share pictures of our pets and kids, and have that all important face time with colleagues and friends.Competitive salary based on your experienceFlexibility to work remotely20 days annual leave and 8 days national bank holidays plus paid days off around ChristmasEarly finishes on FridaysYour birthday offTime off to volunteer for local charities to make a differenceA big good old messy Christmas party and a mid-year summer partyWhatever computer, software, books and other materials you might needA healthy budget for whatever training, conferences, and other qualifications you might be interested in takingFree coffee, pastries, and other goodies if you happen to be in the hot-desking space we have available in the cityRegular paid for social activities (in person and remote): cookalongs, yoga lessons, go-karting, curries, poker, away-days and moreReferences from RKH alumni that fondly remember us and regret moving on are available upon request.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting #