Senior/Lead Python Developer

Phenomenon Studio is a full-cycle design and development company founded in 2019.
We help startups and small to medium-sized businesses build and scale products across Healthcare, EdTech, SaaS, FinTech, and Web3 industries. 
Recognized with 30+ industry awards, we deliver high-quality solutions that combine creativity, technology, and business impact.

Our customer is a GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance Assessment) platform designed to automate risk assessment, vendor management, and compliance with security standards. It streamlines complex GRC processes by centralizing data, enabling efficient reporting, and reducing manual workload.

The product is used by universities and public sector organizations in the US.

Team: 2x Backend, Frontend, QA, AQA, PM, UI/UX Designer

Requirements:
 

• 5+ years of commercial development experience
• Strong knowledge of Python, Django, and Django ORM
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, Bash
• Experience in writing unit tests
• Mentoring and code review experience
• Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with stakeholders
• Upper-Intermediate English level

Nice to have:
 

• Experience with AWS Lambda, Kubernetes
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles
• Knowledge of security standards (ISO 27000)
• Experience with django-mptt

Responsibilities:
 

• Develop and maintain backend functionality for the platform using Python and Django
• Design efficient database structures and work with Django ORM to ensure optimal performance
• Participate in system architecture discussions and propose improvements for scalability and reliability
• Lead by example through code reviews, mentorship, and adherence to best engineering practices
• Collaborate with the team members to align technical implementation with business goals
• Deploy and maintain services on AWS, leveraging Docker for containerization and CI/CD pipelines
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to clarify technical requirements and provide accurate estimations.
• Take initiative to identify potential improvements, propose technical solutions, and contribute ideas that enhance product quality and performance

What we offer: 
 

• Remote work format and flexible schedule
• Autonomy in work, opportunity to build processes, and grow within the company
• Individual development plan and annual performance review
• Workshops and playgrounds for continuous learning
• Compensation for subject-matter training
• Corporate English classes
• Access to IT Loyalty Club
• Accounting support
• 18 working days of annual leave
• 7 working days of sick leave and 7 working days of unpaid leave
• All national public holidays off

Recruitment process: Recruitment interview - Technical interview - Final interview