Senior Django/Python Engineer | SaaS |

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY – Senior Django/Python Engineer

I'm working with a Melbourne based software company that urgently needs a hands on Django/Python contractor to help stabilise and rebuild a critical platform.

They need someone who can get deep into a legacy codebase and code alongside a highly technical lead conducting a full platform overhaul.

Requirements

• React (nice to have)
• Large legacy platform experience highly valued
• Existing offshore team has created significant technical debt
• Backend and platform stability issues need immediate attention

What They Need

• Strong backend engineer with deep Django experience
• Someone comfortable untangling messy systems
• High-impact role with immediate ownership
• CEO is highly engaged and well regarded
• Working with VC-backed businesses
• Potential pathway into a long-term/full-time position

Start date: ASAP genuinely “needed yesterday.