Senior Software Engineer

Focus 5 Recruitment are looking to recruit a Senior Software Engineer for one of the fastest growing digital brands in the UK.
It’s a unique opportunity to join a super charged, hugely successful businesses and to work with a team of truly entrepreneurial digital & technical specialists. They’re on a real a mission to be true industry leaders, redefine their space and become a global household name.
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in Django, Django Admin, and MySQL databases. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize high-performance web applications, ensuring the reliability and scalability of backend systems. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving abilities and a strong passion for writing clean, maintainable code.
Key responsibilities for the Senior Software Engineer -

• Build, enhance, and maintain high-performing Django applications.
  
• Develop user-friendly administrative interfaces using Django Admin.
  
• Optimize and manage MySQL databases for efficiency and reliability.
  
• Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
  
• Implement secure authentication, authorization, and other security measures in Django.
  
• Conduct in-depth code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.
  
• Improve database performance through query optimization, indexing, and schema design.
  
• Ensure smooth CI/CD pipeline implementation and maintenance.
  
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges in both production and development environments.
  Senior Software Engineer experience we’re looking for -
  
• Over 5 years of professional experience working with Django and Django Admin.
  
• Extensive experience with MySQL databases, focusing on performance optimization, query design, and migrations.
  
• Skilled in designing RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.
  
• Deep understanding of ORMs, database indexing, and query optimization.
  
• Experience with Celery, Redis, and task scheduling.
  
• Practical knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.
  
• Familiarity with unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning.
  
• Proficient in version control systems (Git, GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket).
  
• Experience with asynchronous processing in Django.
  
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
  Preferred Qualifications –
  
• Experience in scaling applications to handle high traffic.
  
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline management.
  This role won’t be for everyone but for the most ambitious and driven Senior Software Engineers, this really is a role you must apply for. There really is untold opportunity to develop in this role and grow your career quicker than anywhere out there.
  This role is full time office based just outside of Leeds City Centre. They have first class office space with an ambitious and hungry team who are well rewarded with things like team nights out and even overseas, fully expensed trips.
  This is an exclusive role with a key client. For immediate consideration and full details, please submit an application ASAP