Senior Software Developer (Backend)

Your mission Design and build scalable backend services with Django / Django REST Framework Lead architecture reviews in client projects and our own start-ups Create rock-solid task queues with Celery + Redis / RabbitMQ / Kafka Implement event-streaming integrations via Kafka or RabbitMQ (publishing, consuming, schema management) Performance tuning, caching strategies and database optimisation (PostgreSQL, plus NoSQL where it makes sense) Own the full lifecycle: Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD, observability, incident response Drive code reviews & mentoring for mid- and junior engineers Use AI coding tools responsibly – knowing when they add value and when they don’t Your profile 5+ years production experience with Django (incl. DRF) Proven open-source contributions (share your GitHub) Deep knowledge of Celery, distributed messaging (Kafka/RabbitMQ) and async processing Git power user, strong in shell & scripting (Bash/Python) Hands-on with containers & cloud (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP/Azure) Clean-code mindset Why us? Remote-first – work from anywhere Output-oriented culture: we measure results, not time at the desk Flat hierarchy, large say in tech & tooling decisions Annual budget for conferences, certifications & hardware of your choice Freedom to shape your contract: working hours, vacation, etc. are flexible – you come first A team that truly lives Open Source & Clean Code About us CloudCops combines deep expertise with a genuine passion for modern IT. With our background in large enterprises, we know how limiting outdated structures can be — and that’s exactly what we set out to change. At CloudCops, we build agile, innovative cloud and DevOps solutions that truly move businesses forward. Our mission is clear: to increase efficiency, enable innovation, and shape the future.