Senior Python/Django Dev Role – Cloud & Backend Growth in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This role is placed through Proxify, a Swedish talent network that matches senior developers with vetted long-term clients — functioning more like a premium contractor marketplace than a traditional employer. This structure suits experienced developers who value variety of projects and income predictability over equity or internal promotion tracks.
Compensation context: No salary is disclosed, which is a mild yellow flag. For a Senior Python/Django developer with 5+ years, market rates in 2024 range from $80K–$130K+ annually in Europe, and $100K–$160K+ in North America. Proxify positions have historically targeted competitive European-tier pay for remote roles — worth clarifying early in the process.
Skills this role develops:
- Advanced Python/Django backend architecture — high market demand globally
- Cloud infrastructure on AWS/GCP — consistently top-paying skill area
- Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) — essential for modern DevOps-adjacent roles
- PostgreSQL and data storage design — foundational and durable skill
Green flags: Autonomous work culture, minimal supervision, remote-first setup, and exposure to multiple client products accelerates portfolio breadth. 24 flex days is generous for a contractor arrangement.
Watch for: As a contractor placement, benefits like health insurance, retirement contributions, or equity are unlikely. Evaluate whether Proxify's client matching quality aligns with your preferred tech stack and industry niche before committing.
Headquarters: Sweden
URL: http://career.proxify.io
We are looking for a Senior Python Developer for one of our clients. You are a perfect candidate if you are growth-oriented, you love what you do, and you enjoy working on new ideas to develop exciting products.
What we are looking for:
- 5+ years of experience building products with Python and Django.
- High proficiency in SQL with experience using databases like PostgreSQL.
- Experience scaling cloud infrastructures with Docker or Kubernetes is a plus.
- Experience managing cloud infrastructures, specifically AWS or GCP.
- You follow best practices and conventions.
- Relevant experience in CI/CD and related tools.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Intermediate-advanced English level.
- You can communicate well with both technical and non-technical clients.
- Time zone: CET (+/- 3 hours). We are unable to consider applications from candidates in other time zones.
Responsibilities:
- Build libraries and frameworks of reusable, efficient code.
- Design and implement low-latency, stable, and high-performing applications.
- Effectively collaborate with other team members and stakeholders remotely.
- Implement data protection systems.
- Work with data storage solutions.
What we offer:
- Get paid, not played: No more unreliable clients. Enjoy on-time monthly payments with flexible withdrawal options.
- Predictable project hours: Enjoy a harmonious work-life balance with consistent 8-hour working days with clients.
- Flex days to recharge: Up to 24 flex days off per year without losing pay, for full-time positions found through Proxify.
- Career-accelerating positions at cutting-edge companies: Discover exclusive long-term remote positions at the world's most exciting companies.
- Hand-picked opportunities just for you: Skip the typical recruitment roadblocks and biases with personally matched positions.
- One seamless process, multiple opportunities: A one-time contracting process for endless opportunities, with no extra assessments.
- Compensation: Enjoy the same pay, every month with positions landed through Proxify.
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/proxify-ab-senior-backend-developer-python-9
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