FatakPay - Backend Developer - Django/Python (5-8 yrs)

Job Title : Backend Developer Fintech

Responsibilities :

- Architect and Develop : Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable, and efficient RESTful APIs using Django Rest Framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

- Collaborate : Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications and actionable plans.

- Debug and Resolve : Identify and fix backend issues and bugs, ensuring a seamless user experience for financial applications.

- Optimize Systems : Continuously enhance backend systems for performance, scalability, and resource efficiency.

- Code Quality : Uphold high standards of code quality, organization, and implement automated testing processes to meet industry standards.

- Stay Updated : Keep abreast of fintech industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory updates to continually improve backend architecture.

Requirements :

- Experience : 5+ years of proven experience in backend development with a strong skill set in Python and Django.

- API Development : Extensive experience in developing secure and compliant RESTful APIs using Django Rest Framework.

- Database Proficiency : In-depth knowledge of MySQL for database design, optimization, and maintenance; experience with MongoDB is a plus.

- DevOps : Proficiency in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and containerization.

- Cloud Services : Exposure to cloud services (AWS, GCP) with an emphasis on security and regulatory compliance.

- Software Principles : Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices in the fintech domain.

- Agile Environment : Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.

- Problem-Solving : Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.

- Collaboration : Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team-oriented fintech environment.

- Version Control : Proficiency with Git for version control and collaborative development.

Preferred Skills :

- Asynchronous Processing : Familiarity with asynchronous task processing using Celery or similar technologies, especially in financial transaction processing.

- AWS Expertise : Strong knowledge of AWS services and infrastructure, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, with a focus on security and compliance.

- GCP Expertise : VPC, Virtual Machines, SQL, IP whitelisting.

- Caching Mechanisms : Experience with caching mechanisms (e.g, Redis) for optimizing real-time data access and processing.

- Continuous Learning : Eagerness to learn and adapt, staying updated with emerging technologies and methodologies in backend development and the fintech industry.