The Python Software Foundation is hiring for part-time Django Developer on contract basis to support in the maintenance and development of our Django applications including python.org and us.pycon.org.
Breakdown of responsibilities will vary based on specific project or feature but will include a mix of:
- Backend Development and Testing (Python, Django)
- Frontend Development (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript)
- Foundational Work (Bug and Issue Triage, Pull Request and Change Review, Communication, Documentation)
Projects will range in size and complexity, coordinated and supported by the Python Software Director of Infrastructure. Projects may include:
- Triaging and categorizing existing bug reports, feature requests, and pull requests
- Maintenance, refactoring, and cleanup of existing codebases
- Development of new tests for functionality
- Development of completely new features
Contract is expected to have a 8 month term with $35,000 USD budget providing 8-12 hours per week of availability on average. Scheduling will be flexible based on contractor availability. No additional benefits will be provided.
Requirements
Required Skills and Experience
- Proficiency with Python 3.11+
- Proficiency with Django 4.0+
- Intermediate experience or Proficiency with software testing
- Intermediate experience or Proficiency with documentation
- Base familiarity with 3rd party API integrations
- Base familiarity with HTML and Django/Jinja templating
- Base familiarity with CSS
- Base familiarity with JavaScript
Desired Skill and Experience
- Intermediate experience or Proficiency with PostgreSQL
- Intermediate experience or Proficiency with HTML/CSS/Javascript
- Intermediate experience or Proficiency with 3rd party API integrations
Apply
Apply using the form on this page.
Role is open to applicants from around the world. Regular overlap in availability with US/Eastern timezone is preferred to facilitate collaboration with managing role.
This role is posted for immediate fulfillment. Screening and interview will begin October 17th and continue on a rolling basis until the role is filled.
We believe that the future of open source must include everyone. We welcome all job-seekers regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical appearance, body size, socio-economic, veteran or disability status. Python is a global community and the PSF aims to support a safe environment for all. More information can be found in our Code of Conduct.
The Python Software Foundation is a US 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that holds the intellectual property rights behind the Python programming language. We also run the PyCon US conference annually, support other Python conferences/workshops around the world, and fund Python-related development with our grants program. To see more info about the PSF, check out our Annual Impact Report and public records.
We believe that the future of open source must include everyone. We welcome all job-seekers regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical appearance, body size, socio-economic, veteran or disability status. Python is a global community and the PSF aims to support a safe environment for all. More information can be found on our Code of Conduct page.
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