Python Full-Stack Engineer (Django focused)

OPENGIS.ch seeks a Mid-level Python Full-Stack Engineer to lead the development of Georama, an open-source geospatial platform built on Django and QGIS, working remotely from Switzerland.

This position centers on the evolution of Georama, a QGIS-based open-source platform designed for publishing geospatial data. The successful candidate will join a distributed team of specialists to deliver tailored geodata solutions, taking ownership of the product's roadmap and technical execution.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the long-term strategic direction and feature roadmap for the Georama platform.
• Architect and implement core features across both the front-end and back-end layers.
• Build, test, and sustain the application using Django, Python, and contemporary web standards.
• Monitor and enhance application performance, ensuring high quality and responsive user experiences.
• Diagnose system bottlenecks and resolve software defects to maintain stability.
• Uphold code standards, improve project organization, and support automation efforts.
• Participate in and contribute to open-source communities related to the core technology stack.
• Optimize deployment workflows, including Docker containers and GitHub CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide technical advisory and support to clients regarding platform deployment and usage.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in Django and Python within a full-stack development context.
• Solid proficiency in front-end technologies, specifically JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Hands-on experience with Docker (Compose), Git version control, and relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL and PostGIS.
• Fluent command of the English language for professional communication.

Nice to have

• A track record of open-source engagement, such as contributing code, patches, or active community participation.
• Knowledge of geospatial principles, web GIS applications, or the QGIS ecosystem.
• Background in DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD pipeline management, containerization, and deployment strategies.
• Additional language capabilities in German and/or French.

About the company

OPENGIS.ch operates as an agile, multicultural, and distributed team dedicated to creating flexible, scalable, and future-proof solutions through open-source tools. The organization fosters a supportive environment where team members collaborate closely to deliver personalized geodata services.

• Commitment to open-source development and tooling.
• Agile and distributed work model.
• Multicultural and motivated team environment.
• Strong emphasis on mutual support and collaboration.