Fully remote role with option to work in the office if you like Our client, A UK-based nonprofit organisation is looking for a Web Developer to join their mission-driven team working to improve the public information environment. The role offers the opportunity to shape a key public-facing website and ensure its infrastructure is robust, accessible, and effective.
You’ll play a key role in transitioning the organisation from Django CMS to Wagtail and enhancing the functionality of its website and internal tools. The role is primarily backend-focused but offers scope for full stack work depending on your interests and strengths.
If you’re passionate about using technology for social impact and thrive in a collaborative, agile environment, we encourage you to apply - even if you don’t meet every requirement.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the transition from Django CMS to Wagtail CMS (near completion).
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Develop and maintain new features and functionality for the website.
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Make backend architectural decisions to support scalability and maintainability.
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Provide occasional user support for internal Wagtail users (training, documentation, troubleshooting).
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Collaborate with internal teams to design user-focused digital solutions.
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Occasionally work across the stack and with external systems (e.g. Salesforce CRM).
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Contribute to project scoping and technical planning.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills:
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Strong professional experience with Django, Python, and PostgreSQL.
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Proficiency with version control tools, especially Git/GitHub.
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Ability to translate technical requirements into effective solutions.
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Understanding of front-end fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JS) and web standards.
Desirable Skills:
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Experience with Wagtail CMS.
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Front-end development skills.
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Familiarity with RESTful APIs and server management.
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Experience with Agile workflows.
Personal Attributes:
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A commitment to political neutrality and sensitivity to the UK public debate context.
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Clear communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What’s on Offer
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year
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Day off for moving house
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Pension scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Office access in Central London
*** DO NOT DELAY - APPLY NOW ***