Senior Python & Django Dev — Long-Term Remote Contract in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
Role Level & Market Positioning
This is a Senior Python/Django Developer role placed through Proxify, a developer network that matches talent with clients. While no salary is listed, Proxify typically places developers in Western European or US-client engagements. Market rates for a Senior Python Developer (5+ years) range from €60,000–€110,000/year in Europe and $100,000–$150,000+ in US markets. Expect Proxify placements to land in the middle of this range depending on the end client.
Skills You'll Develop:
- Cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP, Docker/Kubernetes) — highly in-demand and increasingly expected at senior level.
- Data architecture — PostgreSQL, data protection, and storage solutions are evergreen backend skills.
- CI/CD pipelines — a sought-after DevOps-adjacent competency for backend engineers.
Green Flags: Proxify's model offers long-term placements (not short gigs), consistent pay, and a one-time onboarding process. 24 paid flex days is above average for contractor roles. The 4.8 Trustpilot rating suggests reliable payment and support.
Yellow Flags: As a contractor marketplace, you're placed with varying clients — company culture and team size can differ significantly. Career progression within a single organization may be limited. Ensure you clarify intellectual property terms and client contract lengths before committing.
About Us
Talent has no borders. Proxify's mission is to connect top developers around the world with the opportunities they deserve. So, it doesn't matter where you are; we are here to help you fast-track your independent career in the right direction. 🙂
Since our launch, Proxify's developers have successfully worked with 1200+ happy clients to build their products and growth features. 5000+ talented developers trust Proxify and its network to fulfill their dreams and objectives.
Proxify is shaped by a global network of supportive, talented developers interested in remote full-time jobs. Our Glassdoor (4.5/5) and Trustpilot (4.8/5) ratings reflect the trust developers place in us and our commitment to our members' success.
The Role
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, so you can recharge
Enjoy 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.
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