Lead Python Developer - Backend Technologies (7-10 yrs)

About the role :

Location : Remote

Job Description :

Qualified candidates will have a balanced understanding of Technology, Design, and Process as it relates to transformative solutions. More specifically, we value deep and broad skills across the following areas and would expect candidates to demonstrate experience in a subset of the technologies listed:

Required Skills :

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code in Python using Django and DRF.

- Develop RESTful APIs and backend services for web applications.

- Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to integrate user-facing elements.

- Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.

- Troubleshoot, debug, and improve existing code to ensure high-quality software.

- Write and maintain unit tests for application code and conduct code reviews.

- Ensure data privacy and security compliance, especially in handling sensitive data.

- Stay updated with emerging technology trends and apply best practices.

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience : 8+ years of experience in Python development, with a focus on Django and Django Rest Framework.

Technical Skills :

- Strong proficiency in Python programming.

- Expertise in Django web framework and Django Rest Framework (DRF).

- Proficiency in building RESTful APIs.

- Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3) for integration purposes.

- Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM (Object Relational Mapper).

- Knowledge of version control systems like Git.

- Familiarity with deployment processes, including Docker and cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

- Experience with asynchronous programming and task queues (e.g., Celery) is a plus.

- Understanding of Agile methodologies.