Senior Backend Wagtail Developer in Portland, Oregon - #71108 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 71108

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 DevOps 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.

Senior Backend Wagtail Developer Responsibilities

• 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 DevOps 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.

Senior Backend Wagtail Developer Qualifications

• 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 DevOps practices, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and PostgreSQL-backed applications.
• Exposure to integrating AI or LLM-driven features into web platforms, such as content generation, search, or automation.

Compensation: (DOE)

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