Fully remote role with option to work in the office if you like

Our client, A UK-based nonprofit organisation is looking for a Web Developer to join their mission-driven team working to improve the public information environment. The role offers the opportunity to shape a key public-facing website and ensure its infrastructure is robust, accessible, and effective.

You’ll play a key role in transitioning the organisation from Django CMS to Wagtail and enhancing the functionality of its website and internal tools. The role is primarily backend-focused but offers scope for full stack work depending on your interests and strengths.

If you’re passionate about using technology for social impact and thrive in a collaborative, agile environment, we encourage you to apply - even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from Django CMS to Wagtail CMS (near completion).

• Develop and maintain new features and functionality for the website.

• Make backend architectural decisions to support scalability and maintainability.

• Provide occasional user support for internal Wagtail users (training, documentation, troubleshooting).

• Collaborate with internal teams to design user-focused digital solutions.

• Occasionally work across the stack and with external systems (e.g. Salesforce CRM).

• Contribute to project scoping and technical planning.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills:

• Strong professional experience with Django, Python, and PostgreSQL.

• Proficiency with version control tools, especially Git/GitHub.

• Ability to translate technical requirements into effective solutions.

• Understanding of front-end fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JS) and web standards.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Wagtail CMS.

• Front-end development skills.

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and server management.

• Experience with Agile workflows.

Personal Attributes:

• A commitment to political neutrality and sensitivity to the UK public debate context.

• Clear communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What’s on Offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year

• Day off for moving house

• Pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Office access in Central London

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