Junior Backend Developer (Python/Django)
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Job description
This is a remote position.
About the Role:
We are looking for a talentedBackend Developerwith expertise inPythonandDjangoto 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 tomeetyou!
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
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
- 1-2 yearsof professional experience as a Python/Django Developer.
- Strong proficiency inPythonand theDjango framework.
- Experience withRESTful API developmentand microservices architecture.
- Proficiency in relational databases likePostgreSQLorMySQL.
- Knowledge of version control systems, particularlyGit.
- Understanding ofCI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms likeAWS,Azure, orGoogle Cloudis advantageous.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and teamworkabilities.
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