Python/Django Developer

Job Description: Holt is a Dublin-based software company building a modern property management platform. We're looking for an experienced Django developer to join the team and help us build new functionality and continue developing the platform. You'll work closely with the founders and have a genuine influence on both the product and the technical decisions behind it. The Role The role covers the design and development of new functionality, improvements to existing features and the ongoing technical architecture of the platform. You'll have input into how new functionality is structured, from the data model and backend architecture through to implementation. We're looking for someone who can understand a problem, work out a sensible technical approach and take ownership of delivering it. The role also involves frontend development using JavaScript where required, along with supporting our AWS infrastructure. The main focus, however, will be Python and Django. What You'll Do Develop and maintain our Django applicationDesign and build new features from initial requirements through to implementationMake considered technical and architectural decisions as the application evolvesDesign, build and improve backend functionality using PythonDevelop and maintain REST APIsWork with PostgreSQL, including data modelling and query optimisationWork across the frontend using JavaScript, HTML and CSSImprove application performance, reliability and scalabilityAssist with AWS hosting, deployment and infrastructureWork closely with the founders to plan and deliver new featuresContribute ideas that improve both the product and the development process What We're Looking For Strong experience developing web applications with Python and DjangoExperience building and maintaining production Django applicationsExperience designing and implementing new features within an existing applicationGood understanding of web application architecture, data modelling and API designGood understanding of JavaScript, HTML and CSSExperience working with relational databases, ideally PostgreSQLComfortable working across both backend and frontend when neededAbility to work independently, make sensible technical decisions and take ownership of work through to completionStrong communication and problem-solving skills Desirable Experience with AWS (EC2, RDS, S3 or related services)Experience deploying and maintaining web applicationsFamiliarity with Docker or CI/CD pipelinesExperience with modern JavaScript frameworksExperience integrating third-party APIsExposure to AI or LLM technologies What We Offer A key role in a growing software companyThe opportunity to work directly with the founders and have a real influence on the productAn established Django application with plenty of new development work aheadFlexible working arrangementsA collaborative environment with a high degree of autonomyThe opportunity to take on greater technical responsibility as the company and engineering team grow