Senior Backend Developer (Python and Django)
Senior Backend Developer (Python and Django)
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Job Description
This is a remote position.
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer with expertise in Python and Django to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will design develop and maintain efficient reusable and reliable server-side logic and systems ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front end. If you are passionate about building scalable solutions and delivering impactful software we would love to meet you!
Key Responsibilities:
Backend Development:
- Design develop and maintain server-side architecture using Python and Django.
- Develop and integrate RESTful APIs for seamless communication with front-end components.
Database Management:
- Design and manage relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL MySQL) and ORM frameworks.
- Optimize database queries and ensure data integrity and security.
System Integration:
- Integrate third-party services and APIs to enhance application functionality.
- Work on payment gateways authentication systems and other external tools as required.
Code Optimization:
- Write clean maintainable and efficient code following industry best practices.
- Optimize performance to ensure scalability and reliability.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements.
- Work closely with product managers designers and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
Testing and Debugging:
- Develop unit tests and conduct performance testing to ensure robust software.
- Troubleshoot debug and upgrade existing systems to enhance functionality.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
- 3-5 years of professional experience as a Python/Django Developer.
- Strong proficiency in Python and the Django framework.
- Experience with RESTful API development and microservices architecture.
- Proficiency in relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL.
- Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g. JavaScript HTML CSS) is a plus.
- Knowledge of version control systems particularly Git.
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms like AWS Azure or Google Cloud is advantageous.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to tasks.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Requirements Must be residing within the UK Native English language skills Up-to-date knowledge of web technologies. Understands current learning theories. Comfortable using software such as Blackboard or WebCT to post lecture notes, assignments, and supplementary material for students. Solid tech skills and professional experience working with front- and back-end JavaScript, for example, , React/Redux, and Postgres expect that knowledge to be tested throughout the interview process. Experience teaching adult learners or coaching/mentoring junior engineers is highly preferred. Ability to coach and mentor with empathy, while holding learners accountable for their own development.
Employment Type
Full Time
