Senior Python/Django Developer

About Elements

Elements builds rock solid applications for web and mobile. We create, discuss, adjust, measure and improve to deliver the best products. We strive to find the right balance between business goals, user experience and innovation.

Our pragmatic mindset and down to earth attitude have not changed since our early start in 1996. While our relatively small team consists of people from different backgrounds, a passion for technology and user experience brings us together.

Position

In our Almere office we are looking for a Senior Python/Django Developer with a passion for building next-generation web applications. As a senior developer at Elements, you will work in a diverse team and implement innovative solutions to create high quality web applications that cater for a great user experience. Solutions that help our clients move even further!

What You Will Do

You will play an important role in making estimates and defining project's architecture. You will come up with technical solutions and spend most of your time implementing these solutions testing your own work and the work of others. You will assist in defining database and (web) application designs. Furthermore, as a senior, you will support our Head of Technology and Technical Guide and will be the go-to person in the development team.
You will adapt Elements' way of working and make suggestions to improve it. Last but not least, we would love to see that you have a natural drive to stay up to date with the latest technological innovations.

Your qualification

• At least 3-4 years as a Python developer, preferably with Django
• Excellent coding skills and solid experience with relevant large-scale projects
• Ability to architect an application from start to finish
• Aware of modern Front-end architecture and ways of working
• Experience with software containerization (Docker)
• Proven experience in continuous integration and deployment (CI-CD)
• Experience in working with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Ability to technically coach and support team members in projects
• Excellent English language and communication skills
• Results-oriented attitude, creative, flexible, open-minded
• Independent thinker, yet committed to company’s and team’s success

What we offer

Please, note that the current situation caused by Covid-19 has an impact on some of the benefits we offer (e.g. company events). Also, right now all team members work from home.

• You will be a part of our highly technically oriented team of developers, where you get to teach and learn at the same time
• We provide you with lunch, snacks and unlimited freshly ground coffee every day at the office
• You will have flexible working hours and a possibility to work from home
• We encourage you to visit events and/or take courses to keep up-to-date and gain new skills
• And to top it off, what would work be like without fun? You could get your fair share at our regular company events and Friday beer & game afternoons, or by diving into the nostalgia of your childhood on our arcade machine

You also get

• Great team environment
  You will be a part of our international, talented and inspiring developers team, where you get to teach and learn at the same time
• Become a better you!
  We encourage you to visit (online) events and/or take courses to keep up-to-date and learn new skills by offering a yearly budget for personal development
• Flexible work environment
  You will have flexible working hours and possibility to balance WFH with working at the office (after Covid)
• All the equipment you need
  We will provide you with all the equipment you need (laptop & accessories) and an insured company bicycle for home-work commute and personal use
• Teambuilding and Events
  We regularly organise drinks, dinners and team building outings. Right now we do this online, but after Covid we will quickly do it the old fashion way!
• Healthy downtime
  We love our work and face challenges and deadlines, but a happy home life goes hand-in-hand with a happy work life. That’s why we encourage you to enjoy your downtime with family and friends