Full-Stack Developer (Backend-Focused) - 6 Month Contract
About The Position
Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 110 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it. This exceptional content, reach and scope offers advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team. We’re looking for a Full-Stack Developer who is primarily backend-focused but able to pick up smaller front-end tasks when needed. You’ll collaborate closely with product, UX, and engineering to deliver features end-to-end, with a strong emphasis on building robust, maintainable backend systems.
Requirements
- Strong experience with Python and Django.
- Experience designing and building APIs and backend services.
- Solid understanding of relational databases and data modeling.
- Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript and ability to implement frontend features.
- Experience with server-rendered templates (Django templates or similar).
- Experience writing unit and integration tests.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Ownership and proactivity.
- Curiosity and willingness to question assumptions.
- Knowledge sharing and mentorship.
- Thoughtful collaboration and open communication.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to React and component-based frontend development.
- Familiarity with CSS frameworks like Tailwind or Sass.
- Experience improving web accessibility (WCAG).
- Familiarity with GCP services or similar cloud platforms.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain backend features and APIs using Django and Python.
- Collaborate with Product to understand requirements, question assumptions, and help refine work into actionable tickets.
- Implement small frontend tasks using React, TypeScript, and Django templates.
- Work with UX to ensure features align with designs and accessibility standards.
- Write unit and integration tests for backend and any frontend work you touch.
- Review code and help evolve team standards and best practices.
- Contribute to technical discussions and provide feedback.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
