Senior Backend Wagtail Developer

Senior Backend Wagtail Developer

Our client is seeking a Senior Backend Wagtail Developer to lead the design, evolution, and reliability of a sophisticated content platform supporting multiple sites and environments. This individual will combine deep backend expertise with modern cloud and Dev Ops practices, acting as a trusted technical partner who can both stabilize and thoughtfully advance the platform. The ideal candidate brings a proactive mindset, strong architectural judgment, and curiosity around emerging technologies such as AI‑driven capabilities.

This role is fully remote.

• Own and evolve the backend architecture of a complex, multi‑site Wagtail CMS implementation.
• Customize and extend Wagtail and Django functionality, including admin behavior, rendering logic, and content models.
• Design and build advanced components such as custom Blocks, templates, and reusable site features.
• Lead Dev Ops efforts across cloud environments, ensuring reliable CI/CD pipelines and smooth deployments.
• Continuously improve system performance, security, and deployment workflows across development, staging, and production.

• Extensive experience with Python, Django, and Wagtail CMS in production environments.
• Strong understanding of Wagtail internals and the ability to extend and customize the framework.
• Hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform services, including Cloud Build, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage, and Secrets Manager.
• Proven background in Dev Ops practices, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and Postgre
  
  SQL‑backed applications.
• Exposure to integrating AI or LLM‑driven features into web platforms, such as content generation, search, or automation.

(DOE)

As an eligible contract employee with Vander Houwen, you’ll have access to a full suite of benefits designed with your well‑being in mind. Our comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and a matching 401(k) to help secure your future.

Vander Houwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E‑Verify. Vander Houwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.