Senior Software Engineer

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Morgan King Technology is partnered with a fast-growing Nationwide company looking for a Senior Software Engineer based in Leeds. We're looking for someone who has expertise in Django, Django Admin, and MySQL to join a dynamic team. If you have a passion for writing clean, scalable code and optimizing backend systems, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Job Type: Full-Time

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance Django applications.
• Creating efficient, user-friendly administrative interfaces using Django Admin.
• Optimizing and maintaining MySQL databases, ensuring top performance and reliability.
• Writing clean, scalable, and well-documented code that adheres to best practices.
• Managing authentication, authorization, and security within Django.
• Conducting code reviews and mentoring junior engineers.
• Optimizing database queries, indexing, and schema design for maximum efficiency.
• Ensuring effective implementation of CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues in both production and development environments.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of professional experience working with Django and Django Admin.
• Strong experience with MySQL databases, including performance optimization, query design, and migrations.
• Proficiency in designing RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.
• In-depth knowledge of ORMs, database indexing, and query optimization.
• Experience with Celery, Redis, and task scheduling.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Familiarity with unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git, GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket).
• Experience with asynchronous processing in Django.

Nice to have:

• Experience scaling high-traffic applications.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

If you’re a Senior Software Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and optimizing backend systems, we’d love to hear from you! Drop us a message or apply now to learn more.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development and Retail Health and Personal Care Products