[GMI] Full-stack Developer (Python and Django) - 3-month contract

Company Description

Software Mind develops solutions that make an impact for companies around the globe. Tech giants & unicorns, transformative projects, emerging technologies and limitless opportunities – these are a few words that describe an average day for us. Building cross-functional engineering teams that take ownership and crave more means we’re always on the lookout for talented people who bring passion and creativity to every project. Our culture embraces openness, acts with respect, shows grit & guts and combines employment with enjoyment.

Job Description

Project – the aim you’ll have

Join a UK-based client in the investment and financial services sector as part of a team developing a modern web portal. You'll provide key development support to deliver an ambitious product roadmap, working with a collaborative team. This is a high-impact project where your technical expertise will directly contribute to shaping the platform's future and delivering value to end users.

Position – how you’ll contribute

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Python and Django
• Build and extend content management capabilities with Wagtail CMS
• Design and implement GraphQL APIs to power modern frontend applications
• Develop responsive, performant frontend components using React and Next.js
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Ensure high code quality through code reviews, testing, and adherence to best practices
• Contribute to the product roadmap by providing technical insights and delivery estimates
• Support continuous improvement of development workflows and DevOps practices

Qualifications

Expectations – the experience you need

• Strong commercial experience with Python and Django
• Hands-on experience with Wagtail CMS for content management
• Proficiency in building and consuming GraphQL APIs
• Solid experience with React and Next.js for modern frontend development
• Understanding of full-stack development principles and RESTful/GraphQL architecture
• Experience working in agile teams and delivering features iteratively
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Fluent English (written and spoken)

Additional skills – the edge you have

• Experience with Clerk for authentication and user management
• Familiarity with Vercel for deployment and hosting
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
• Experience in the financial services or investment industry
• Understanding of accessibility and web performance optimization
• Exposure to TypeScript in frontend development

Additional Information

Our offer – professional development, personal growth:

• Professional development, personal growth
• Flexible employment and hybrid work
• Non-corporate atmosphere
• Lunch tickets
• Private healthcare and insurance
• Multisport card
• Well-being initiatives
• Travel programs
• More intriguing benefits will be revealed during our interviews

Position at: Software Mind Poland