Full Stack Developer – Django/Python (m/f/d)

About Us

We – Tenschert Software GmbH – are the company behind Schulungstool.de, a leading B2B SaaS e-learning software for companies and public authorities in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Over 300 customers with more than 125,000 employees trust our platform daily.

What sets us apart: 100% bootstrapped (no investor pressure), we automate boring tasks wherever possible, real flexibility in working hours and location. We cultivate an idea meritocracy – everyone can contribute, decisions are weighted by skills and experience. You work directly with the founding team and see the direct impact of your work.

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TL;DR: Django/Python Developer (m/f/d) • €48,000-€72,000/year • 32-40h/week (you choose) • Hybrid possible after onboarding • 300+ customers • Permanent • Bootstrapped

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Our Tech Stack

Backend: Django 5.x, PostgreSQL, Celery, Redis, RabbitMQ, Django REST Framework, Stripe API, AWS S3/SES, Multi-Tenancy (django-tenants)

Frontend: Responsive Web Design, HTMX, Alpine.js, Tailwind CSS, Vue.js, JavaScript ES6+ | Legacy: Bootstrap 4 (being migrated)

DevOps & Tools: Ansible, Docker, Git/GitHub, Sentry, PyCharm/VS Code, Pre-commit Hooks (ruff)

Your Benefits at a Glance

• Flexible working hours – 32-40h per week, you choose
• €48,000 - €72,000 annual salary (depending on experience & hours)
• Up to 31 vacation days (26 days initially, +1 per year up to max. 31)
• State-of-the-art equipment (MacBook or Linux notebook & smartphone for private use)
• Permanent employment contract from day one
• Hybrid possible after successful onboarding
• 100% bootstrapped – no investor pressure, sustainable growth
• Real ownership – direct collaboration with founding team

Your Responsibilities

As a Full Stack Developer, you are responsible for developing our e-learning platform. You work independently on features that create real value for our customers.

Backend Development (70%)

• Development and optimization of features in Django (ORM, REST APIs, Celery tasks)
• Work with multi-tenant architecture (django-tenants with PostgreSQL schema isolation)
• Integration of third-party APIs (Stripe, AWS S3, email providers)
• Database design and performance optimization
• Asynchronous task processing with Celery and Redis/RabbitMQ

Frontend Development (30%)

• Implementation of responsive, user-friendly interfaces with HTMX, Alpine.js, and Tailwind CSS
• Development of modern, performant websites (Astro, Tailwind)
• Migration of legacy code (Bootstrap/Turbolinks) to modern stack
• Maintenance and development of existing Vue.js components

Additional Responsibilities

• Code reviews and quality assurance
• Close collaboration with product team and customer success team
• Deployment and maintenance via Ansible
• Technical documentation

What You Bring

Requirements

• At least 3 years of practical experience in web development (ideally B2B SaaS)
• Very good Django knowledge (ORM, Migrations, REST Framework, Testing)
• Strong PostgreSQL knowledge and experience with database design
• Solid frontend skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6+) and a good sense for modern web design principles
• Git and modern development workflows
• Eye for usability and user experience
• Very good German language skills (C1+) – team communication, documentation, and customer communication in German
• Pragmatism over perfectionism – you find practical solutions
• Independent work style and initiative

Bonus Points

• Experience with Celery, Redis, multi-tenant architectures, or SaaS platforms
• Knowledge of HTMX, Alpine.js, Tailwind CSS, Vue.js
• Familiarity with Ansible, Stripe, AWS S3, or TypeScript
• Open-source contributions or personal projects (show us your GitHub!)

What We Offer

💰 Attractive Compensation with Real Flexibility

Salary overview (based on 40h/week):

• Mid-Level Developer (3-4 years): €48,000 – €62,000
• Senior Developer (5-7 years): €62,000 – €72,000

For part-time (35h or 32h/week), the salary is adjusted proportionally.

The final salary depends on your experience, qualifications, and desired weekly hours. In addition, you get 26 vacation days initially, which automatically increase by one day each year (up to max. 31 days).

🕐 Flexible Working Hours & Location

• Onboarding/Probation period: Predominantly in the office (at least 2-3 days/week) for optimal onboarding and team integration
• After onboarding: Flexible split between office and remote by arrangement
• Work at the times that suit you – we coordinate important meetings and pair programming together
• You need 32h for family or side projects? Perfect. 40h full throttle? Also good.
• Your life situation changes? We’ll adjust the hours.

🚀 Ownership & Impact

• You work directly with the founding team – your ideas and opinions count
• You see the direct effect of your work with over 100,000 end users
• Co-creation of the technical roadmap and architectural decisions
• Established, profitable product with 300+ paying customers – no investor dependency

💻 Equipment & Development

• New MacBook (or Linux notebook of your choice) + iPhone/Android – also for private use
• External monitors, ergonomic workspace, budget for tools and licenses
• We cover costs for online courses, conferences, books, and certifications
• Modern office spaces directly at the A3 Neumarkt i.d.OPf. exit

Apply Today

Sounds interesting? Let’s talk!

Please send us your complete application documents (CV as PDF) via email to Julian Tenschert (jobs@tenschertsoftware.com).

A cover letter is optional – but if you want to tell us why you’re a good fit or show us a portfolio/GitHub profile, we’d love to hear from you!

As part of our digital application process, we only accept applications via email.

We look forward to your application and working with you!

Your team at Tenschert Software

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We value diversity and welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, and identity.