Django Developer

We are looking for an experienced Python/Django Backend Developer to design, build, and scale the backend systems that power our product ecosystem. This role requires strong ownership of architectural decisions, hands-on coding experience across multiple frameworks, and the ability to guide the team through planning, code reviews, and technical execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python, Django, Django REST Framework (DRF), and FastAPI.
• Architect and manage relational databases (PostgreSQL and MySQL), including schema design, query optimization, indexing, and database lock management.
• Reliably handle high-throughput, concurrent database read/write operations.
• Implement caching strategies using Redis.
• Build and manage background and asynchronous workflows using Celery and Celery Beat.
• Work with Kafka for cross-application and event-driven messaging.
• Implement real-time features using WebSockets, Django Channels, and native WebSocket support in FastAPI.
• Plan and design microservices, modular monolithic, and monolithic architectures based on project requirements.
• Own API design and planning, including versioning and contract design.
• Deploy and manage services using Gunicorn/Uvicorn and Nginx.
• Apply strong OOP principles, data structures and algorithms, and problem-solving skills to write efficient and maintainable code.
• Write unit and integration tests, and debug and resolve production issues.
• Work with ORMs and demonstrate a working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database concepts.
• Maintain code quality using pre-commit hooks and SonarQube.
• Use Git for version control and follow Agile/Scrum practices.
• Document APIs using Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Set up and monitor systems using tools such as the ELK Stack, Grafana, and Sentry.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization using JWT and OAuth2.
• Containerize and orchestrate services using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Plan, divide, and prioritize work across the team; conduct code reviews; and guide junior and mid-level developers.

Required Skills

• 3–5 years of hands-on backend development experience, with demonstrated ownership of architectural decisions, database design, and production-grade system performance.
• Programming Language: Python
• Frameworks: Django, Django REST Framework (DRF), FastAPI
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL (query optimization, locking, and schema design)
• Caching: Redis
• Asynchronous Processing and Queueing: Celery, Celery Beat, Kafka
• Real-Time Technologies: WebSockets, Django Channels, native WebSocket support in FastAPI
• Architecture: Microservices, modular monolithic and monolithic systems, API design
• Deployment: Gunicorn, Uvicorn, Nginx
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
• Version Control and Processes: Git, Agile/Scrum
• API Documentation: Swagger/OpenAPI
• Monitoring and Logging: ELK Stack, Grafana, Sentry
• Security: JWT, OAuth2
• Fundamentals: OOP principles, data structures and algorithms, problem-solving
• Quality and Testing: Unit and integration testing, debugging, pre-commit hooks, SonarQube
• ORM and Databases: Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL

Good to Have

• Experience mentoring or informally guiding a small team of 2–5 developers.
• Exposure to system design and high-level and low-level design (HLD/LLD).
• Prior experience working across multiple concurrent services or products.