Python (Django) Developer

Talixo is the world's leading operator of pre-booked transfers, working with the biggest brands in travel. They partner with fleets in 1,100+ cities and 130+ countries worldwide to provide travellers with reliable, high-quality rides, making journeys easier and more enjoyable, from door to door. Since 2012, Talixo has been helping travel brands create more connected journeys. Operating across two key locations: Krakow and Berlin, their cohesive teams - IT, Operations, Fleet, Pricing, Sales, Finance and HR - drive technological innovation, operational excellence, and organisational development, focusing on refining processes, enhancing technology, and spearheading strategic growth initiatives.

• Hands-on experience with Django demonstrated by sharing personal Django projects or 1 year or more of professional software engineering experience
• Solid understanding of Python fundamentals
• Experience with Django and Django REST Framework (models, views, serializers, APIs)
• Basic knowledge of Django Templates
• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL
• Practical experience with Git (version control, pull requests, resolving conflicts)
• Experience using AI-powered developer tools (e.g., Cursor, Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) in day-to-day work
• Good understanding of software development best practices
• Based in Kraków or nearby (students are welcome to apply)
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher (ability to read and understand technical documentation)
• Polish proficiency at B2 level or higher
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take initiative
• Passion for technology and software development

Nice to have:

• Understanding of development methodologies (e.g., Kanban)
• Exposure to modern backend ecosystems and cloud environments
• Familiarity with AWS concepts (e.g., EC2, S3, or similar services)
• Basic knowledge of Bash scripting

• Develop and maintain backend applications using Python and Django
• Design, build, and optimise RESTful APIs
• Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL solutions
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Collaborate with frontend developers, QA engineers, and product teams
• Participate in code reviews and follow best engineering practices
• Debug issues and optimise application performance
• Support ongoing improvements in system architecture and development processes