Senior Backend Developer (Python Django)- US/UK

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Get to Know Us
TMT Insights is a professional services and software development company delivering leading capabilities across the digital media supply chain. We partner with global media and entertainment organizations to modernize content management, enable cloud-native workflows, and deliver scalable SaaS and D2C experiences. 

With deep roots in media & entertainment and decades of hands-on experience, TMT combines strategic advisory with real-world execution—spanning CXO advisory, product ideation and innovation, cloud transformation, process re-engineering, and custom software development. In addition to our professional services, TMT currently offers two award-winning software platforms: Polaris, an operational management platform designed to bring clarity, control, and scalability to complex media workflows, and Focus, a purpose-built platform that unifies finance, operations, content sales, and programming. As early adopters of emerging technologies, we collaborate closely with our clients and partners to turn vision into action, driving efficiency, value, and scale across their organizations. 

TMT Insights is a fully distributed, global company—operating across multiple U.S. states and countries—where flexibility, trust, and collaboration are core to how we work. We are proud to be Great Place to Work® certified and committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and people-first culture. Life at TMT means working alongside curious, driven experts who care deeply about solving meaningful industry challenges and delivering transformational outcomes. 

The Opportunity

Our team is looking for a US or UK-based Senior Backend Developer to join our growing team of dedicated technologists and innovators that collaboratively optimize digital supply chain for our clients. We are looking for a Sr. Developer that can solve complex technical problems and contribute to technical decisions, while also focusing on the execution and delivery of high-quality code across the assigned project.

The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for problem solving, possessing the ability to communicate with internal stakeholders, while also collaborating with peers on the development team to code solutions that lead to successful delivery of specific features and/or workflows on the assigned project.

What You’ll Do

This position will be responsible in designing, developing, and optimizing workflows in collaboration with the assigned project’s Lead Developer. You’ll be playing a critical role in writing high-quality code to develop complex features and optimize performance, while using the Python/Django framework to create robust web applications, APIs, and other back-end services that lay the groundwork to integrating our Cloud-based servicing product with our client’s backend systems.

Your Role:  

  • Work in collaboration with the Lead Engineer, your peers on the development team, and internal stakeholders such as product managers, designers, and QAs, to ensure project requirements are translated and coded into technical solutions on the assigned project successfully
  • Develop, test, and maintain high-quality code that is clean, efficient, and follows best practices
  • Write unit tests, integration tests, and participate in test-driven development to ensure the stability and reliability of your code
  • Ensure that code is well-documented, making it easier for other developers to understand and maintain moving forward
  • Take ownership of key deliverables, ensuring that they are completed on time, within scope, and meet quality standards
  • Ensure long term software quality, scalability, and maintainability
  • Assist with technical resolution of issues on production and development systems
  • Understanding of the full stack of the application (HTML/CSS/JS, REST, Relational Databases such as PostgreSQL)
  • Participate in design and development of project-based backend development efforts.

What You Bring:

  • Demonstrated Python and Django experience in a professional setting
  • Extensive understanding of web application best practices and Git development flow
  • Knowledge of relational databases such as Postgres
  • Experience in building and supporting RESTful APIs using Django and Django REST Framework
  • Experience with Node
  • Understanding of the full stack of the application and experience with HTML/CSS/JS
  • Understanding of cloud services such as AWS, GCP, Azure
  • Excellent communicator who is passionate about quality, supportability, extensibility, and scalable

Benefits & the TMT Advantage:

  • Competitive salary with opportunity for Bonus
  • Long-term professional career growth, training, and development
  • Access to a full range of medical, vision, & dental benefits
  • Unlimited Vacation Allowance
  • 401(k) + match
  • Remote position – work from home

TMT Insights is a completely distributed company with staff operating in 15+ states and 5 countries. TMT is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity in our workforce and is certified as a Great Place to Work®. We maintain a courteous work environment that recognizes the dignity and worth of each employee. TMT Insights respects the individual needs of employees and is an equal-opportunity employer.