Your Reliable Python & Django Partner for Secure, Scalable, Long-Term Growth
Raw Jam helps CTOs, founders, and product leaders modernise and scale Django applications that your business depends on. For nearly 20 years, we’ve delivered secure, compliant, and high‑performance systems for UK startups, enterprises, and government agencies – without offshore friction or risky rewrites.
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Trusted by Leading UK Organisations
We're at our best when the stakes are high.
We specialise in the problems that keep technical and business leaders up at night: unstable legacy Django, complex integrations, and systems that must not fail. When you need to stabilise what you have, unlock scale, and satisfy strict security and compliance requirements, that’s where we come in.
Complex System Integration
Your systems weren’t all built at the same time (or by the same team). However, they still need to work together. We connect CRMs, ERPs, payment gateways, internal tools, and third-party services into a single, coherent Django-based architecture, so data flows cleanly and teams can work without workarounds or fragile hand-offs.
Security & Compliance
For finance, government, healthcare, and other regulated sectors, “good enough” security is never good enough. We design Django applications around GDPR, Cyber Essentials, and OWASP principles from day one, so audits are smoother, access is controlled, and your exposure to security incidents is dramatically reduced.
Scaling Without Rewriting Everything
You shouldn’t have to throw away your platform just because you’ve grown. We diagnose performance bottlenecks, redesign critical paths, and optimise your Django stack so it can handle more traffic, more data, and more complexity – without a costly ground-up rebuild.
Mission-Critical Applications
Your business can’t afford to have systems go down. We bring battle-tested patterns for reliability, observability, and fault tolerance to applications where uptime, data integrity, and clear audit trails are non‑negotiable. The result is fewer fires, calmer teams, and confidence that your core services will be there when your users need them most.
OUR PORTFOLIO
Featured work
Proven success across government, enterprise, and fast-growing digital platforms. Here's a selection of the mission-critical Python and Django systems we've delivered.
DVLA – Government Digital Transformation
Applications serving millions of UK citizens with 99.9% uptime, full GDPR compliance, and highly secure data flows.
Designed to handle 10M+ transactions annually while meeting strict government performance and audit standards.
High‑speed data ingestion and analytics to support live energy market operations and trading decisions.
Processes 50,000+ data points per second, giving teams the visibility and responsiveness they need in a volatile, time‑sensitive environment.
A scalable content management and delivery platform for a leading defence and security media organisation.
Serves 200,000+ users across 100+ countries, maintaining fast load times and reliable performance under heavy editorial, subscriber, and advertising loads.
Our Domain Expertise
Over the last two decades, we’ve delivered Python and Django solutions across some of the UK’s most demanding sectors, from government agencies to high-growth startups. Each industry brings unique technical, regulatory, and operational challenges, and our team is highly experienced in navigating them with precision.
Government & Public Sector
Secure, compliant systems serving millions of citizens.
Experience includes: DVLA, Arts Council England, National Gallery of Scotland
We build platforms that meet strict governance, documentation, and security requirements, from GDPR to Cyber Essentials, and deliver the reliability public services depend on.
Fintech & Financial Services
Transactional, data-heavy applications built for accuracy and compliance.
We architect systems that support regulatory workflows, real-time data processing, and seamless integrations with financial tools.
E-Commerce & Retail
High-traffic platforms designed for speed, stability, and complex inventory logic.
We support retailers with scalable architectures, frictionless checkout flows, and integrations that keep operations smooth even during peak demand.
Media & Publishing
Global content platforms for fast-moving editorial teams.
Experience includes: Shephard Media
We deliver performance-optimised systems that manage large content libraries, high reader volumes, and real-time distribution across multiple regions.
Energy & Utilities
Data-intensive solutions for real-time monitoring and operational decision-making.
Experience includes: Merlin Energy
From IoT integration to high-frequency analytics, we build systems that help energy teams make faster, more informed decisions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Secure, compliant workflows for patient data, diagnostics, and operational processes.
We develop platforms that support clinical accuracy, protected data flows, and strict compliance requirements in highly regulated environments.
Trusted Partnership
When you bring in an external team, you’re trusting them with your roadmap, your reputation, and often your most important systems. Our clients choose Raw Jam because we behave like an embedded engineering partner, not a black‑box agency – communicating clearly, documenting properly, and taking ownership from day one.
“Raw Jam’s Django expertise and commitment to quality have been instrumental in our digital transformation.”
Technical Lead
uandi
“Working with Raw Jam feels like having an extension of our own team.”
CTO
Art of the Possible
“The level of technical expertise and attention to security requirements made Raw Jam the perfect partner for our government systems.”
Senior Consultant
DVLA Project
What We Do
End‑to‑end Python and Django services that help you stabilise what you have, ship what you need next, and scale with confidence. Every engagement is geared towards reducing risk, increasing reliability, and giving you clear visibility over progress – whether you’re a CTO, founder, or product owner.
Strategic Planning & Discovery
Align stakeholders, clarify goals, and turn requirements into actionable roadmaps.
Discovery Workshops
Align stakeholders, clarify business goals, and turn vague requirements into a practical technical roadmap. You leave with a shared understanding of scope, risks, and priorities – not just a list of features.
Technical Audits
A deep, code‑level review of your existing Django system to uncover performance issues, security gaps, and architecture risks. You get a clear, prioritised action plan so you can decide what to fix, what to refactor, and what to rebuild.
Development & Delivery
Build secure, scalable applications that support your growth.
Custom Django Development
We design and build secure, scalable applications and APIs tailored to your users, your team, and your regulatory landscape. The result is clean, maintainable code that supports new features instead of fighting them.
MVP & Prototyping
Validate ideas quickly with production‑ready foundations – not throwaway experiments. Early releases are structured so they can evolve into full systems without painful rewrites.
System Integration
We connect CRMs, ERPs, payment providers, internal tools, and third‑party services into a coherent Django‑based architecture. Your data becomes consistent, your workflows smoother, and your teams less reliant on manual workarounds.
Team Augmentation
Extend your team with senior UK-based expertise.
Dedicated Developers
Senior UK‑based Python/Django engineers who plug into your existing squad, tools, and ceremonies. You keep ownership of the product while gaining the capacity and experience to move faster and reduce risk.
Project Rescue
If your project is unstable, behind schedule, or stuck entirely, we stabilise the codebase, restore predictability, and rebuild trust in the roadmap. Expect clear diagnostics, fast triage, and a path back to confident delivery.
Support & Growth
Keep your systems secure, stable, and ready to scale.
Ongoing Maintenance
Proactive monitoring, security updates, dependency management, and bug fixes to keep your platform secure, compliant, and reliable. Issues are handled before they become incidents.
Scaling & Optimisation
Architecture and performance improvements to handle more users, more data, and more features without sacrificing stability. We help you plan for growth so your Django systems keep pace with the business, not the other way around.
Why Choose Raw Jam?
Choosing the right technical partner isn’t just about code. It’s about trust, continuity, and long-term stability. Here’s why teams across the UK rely on Raw Jam for their most important Python and Django projects:
20+ Years of Python & Django Mastery
Our senior developers average 8+ years’ experience, specialising in complex architectures, legacy modernisation, and mission-critical systems. When accuracy matters, experience matters more.
UK-Based Technical Partner
We work in your timezone, join your standups, and communicate clearly. No offshore delays, no misalignment – just consistent delivery and real collaboration.
Security & Compliance First
Cyber Essentials certified, GDPR compliant, and aligned with OWASP best practices, we build systems designed for security from day one. Perfect for government, finance, healthcare, and other regulated sectors.
True Partnership Approach
We operate as an embedded extension of your team – transparent, accountable, and invested in your success. You’ll always know what’s being delivered, why it matters, and what’s next.
Proven Track Record
With 100+ successful projects delivered across government, enterprise, and high-growth startups, we’ve built a reputation for stable, scalable, on-time delivery.
Clean, Maintainable Code
Our code is documented, test-covered, and built to last. That means lower long-term costs, easier onboarding for future developers, and fewer surprises as your platform scales.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about working with Raw Jam.
In most cases, we can begin within 24–48 hours. For larger projects that require discovery work first, we’ll confirm a clear timeline upfront so you always know what to expect.
We regularly take over and improve existing Django projects. This includes legacy systems, unstable apps, and projects where previous vendors struggled. Whether you need a fresh build or expert rescue, we’re here to help.
We follow a clear, transparent workflow: Discovery → Architecture → Development → QA → Deployment → Support. You’ll get regular updates, demos, and full visibility at every stage.
All code follows our internal standards for testing, documentation, and peer review. We’re Cyber Essentials certified, use OWASP best practices, and maintain strict GDPR-aligned processes for data handling and access control.
All code is reviewed, tested, and documented according to strict internal standards. We’re Cyber Essentials certified, follow OWASP best practices, and maintain GDPR-compliant processes for handling data and access.
Every project is different, but most full builds range from £15k–£80k, depending on scope, integrations, and complexity. We provide clear, upfront pricing and fixed deliverables – no hidden surprises.
Absolutely. Scaling high-traffic, high-availability Django systems is one of our core strengths, from optimising architecture to managing cloud infrastructure and database performance.
Ready to Build Something Great?
Whether you’re starting from scratch, scaling an existing Django application, or need senior developers to strengthen your team, we’re here to help. We bring nearly 20 years of UK-based Python & Django expertise, trusted by government, enterprise, and fast-growing startups alike. Let’s discuss your project, clarify your priorities, and explore how a strategic partnership can turn your ambitions into reality.
Why Teams Choose Raw Jam
20+ Years Python/Django Experience
100+ Successful Projects Delivered
24–48h Rapid Team Start