Solarplaza is looking for a Python/Django Developer (32-40 hours a week)

Please note that we only consider candidates who are already living in the Netherlands and have a valid work permit. We do not offer visa sponsorship or relocation support for this position.

Are you precise, structured, and comfortable working with deadlines? At Solarplaza, we are a small but ambitious team dedicated to accelerating the global renewable energy transition. Through our international events, we share knowledge and provide networking opportunities for professionals in the renewable energy industry. If you are collaborative and flexible, we want to hear from you.

About Us

At Solarplaza, we organize high-quality international B2B summits where industry leaders come together to exchange knowledge and build partnerships in the renewable energy sector. We are a small team of 40+ people from 15+ countries, working from our headquarters in Rotterdam. We are driven by a shared mission to help accelerate the transition to renewable energy, and we achieve this by facilitating meaningful connections and sharing insights at our events.

Your Mission

As a Python/Django Developer, the focus is on back-end development for solarplaza.com, our platform dedicated to the renewable energy sector. Our ambition is to grow solarplaza.com into the leading international B2B platform for professionals in solar energy and energy storage. This role involves enhancing existing features and developing new modules to support our events and strengthen global connections within the industry. There is a key role in shaping the platform’s future, contributing directly to business success and our mission of creating a central hub for resources, content, company profiles, and networking opportunities.

Collaboration is central, working closely with the development team and CEO to align on priorities, improvements, and strategic direction.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is precise, structured, and comfortable working with deadlines. You will be responsible for optimizing the platform, building new features, and ensuring it scales for both internal use and external collaboration.

Key Traits:

Precise & Structured: You work methodically, ensuring accuracy and consistency
Goal-Oriented: You are driven to achieve technical milestones and improve continuously
Deadline-Driven: You deliver high-quality results on time
Collaborative: You communicate effectively and work well across teams
Flexible: You adapt easily to new challenges and changing priorities

KPIs You Will Be Measured By:

Module Development: Delivering new platform modules (e.g., forum, job board, review & comment section, press release module, AI integrations) that increase engagement
Customer Data & Reporting: Building internal data generation and reporting tools
Platform Optimization & Maintenance: Ensuring performance, stability, and scalability
Platform Support: Handling web platform–related queries

Requirements

What You Bring

2–3 years of experience as a Python/Django Developer or similar role (working with FastAPI or Flask) with proven back-end expertise
Strong technical skills in Python, Django, PostgreSQL, and Docker
Nice to have: Elasticsearch, Vue.js, ES6, Jira, GitHub Actions
Mindset: Self-starter, practical, and focused on delivering results

What We Offer

An initial contract (32–40 hours per week), with the possibility of extension based on performance
The opportunity to attend exciting international events in different countries
The chance to contribute to a meaningful mission: accelerating the global renewable energy transition
28 days of paid leave per full working year (based on full-time employment)
Up to 20 remote working days per year after 6 months of employment
A hybrid work policy (50% home / 50% office after the third month; typically 3 days in-office for full-time roles)
A competitive pension scheme
Travel expense compensation, either via an NS-Business Card or a mileage allowance (for distances between 10 km and 50 km one way)
A personal development and wellbeing budget
Regular team events, drinks (borrels), and social activities

Interested?

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so don’t wait! Apply now or connect with us on LinkedIn to learn more about our mission.

We look forward to receiving your application and motivation!

Note: Acquisition related to this vacancy from recruitment companies is not appreciated.