Position Overview (Hybrid – 2 days onsite, 3 days remote)
Mobilise Cloud is looking for a talented Python Developer to join our Winchester‑based team. In this role you'll work closely with product, design, and engineering colleagues to build modern, high‑performance web applications using FastAPI, Wagtail CMS, and React JS.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather and define requirements for new features and enhancements.
* Design, develop, and maintain clean, reusable, and well‑tested Python code using FastAPI for backend services.
* Build and extend front‑end interfaces with React JS, ensuring a responsive and intuitive user experience.
* Implement and customise content workflows in Wagtail CMS, integrating them with our API layer.
* Write automated unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests to guarantee robustness and reliability.
* Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the stack, improving overall system performance.
* Stay current with emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends to continuously enhance our development processes.
* Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and mentoring junior team members.
* Contribute to the evolution of our software development practices and agile methodologies.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
* Minimum 2–3 years of professional experience developing web applications with Python.
* Proven expertise with FastAPI (or similar ASGI frameworks) for building RESTful APIs.
* Hands‑on experience with Wagtail CMS (or Django‑based CMS platforms) and extending its functionality.
* Strong front‑end development skills using React JS, HTML5, and CSS3.
* Solid understanding of object‑oriented programming, design patterns, and clean‑code principles.
* Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and ORM tools such as Django ORM or SQLAlchemy.
* Ability to write comprehensive automated tests (pytest, unittest, Jest, etc.).
* Excellent problem‑solving abilities, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative, hybrid team.
Nice to Have
* Familiarity with additional front‑end frameworks or libraries (e.g., Redux, TypeScript).
* Experience with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
* Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.
* Exposure to Agile/Scrum development processes.
* Understanding of GraphQL or other modern API paradigms.
Work Style
* Hybrid – 2 days per week in our Winchester office, 3 days remote.
Inclusion Statement
Mobilise Cloud is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure no applicant is disadvantaged because of a disability.
Ready to shape the next generation of cloud‑native applications? Apply today and join a forward‑thinking team where your expertise in Python, FastAPI, Wagtail, and React JS will drive real impact.