Lead Backend Developer

Key Responsibilities:

1. Backend Development:

- Architect and develop scalable backend systems using Python and Django.

- Implement RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration with frontend and mobile applications.

- Conduct code reviews, optimise existing codebase, and implement best practices for maintainability.

- Implement security best practices, including encryption and access controls.

2. Database & Data Management:

- Design and manage databases, focusing on data integrity, security, and performance.

- Write complex queries and optimise data processing to handle high-transaction volumes effectively.

3. AWS & DevOps:

- Set up and maintain AWS services (EC2, S3, SQS, ECS, Lambda, RDS, etc.) to support scalable applications.

- Implement CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging solutions.

- Ensure high system availability and data recovery through backup strategies and failover processes.

4. Team Collaboration:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and front-end developers, to deliver high-quality features.

- Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and help improve team coding standards.

Requirements:

1. Technical Skills:

- Strong expertise in Python and Django.

- Proficiency in DevOps practices, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).

- Solid experience with AWS services, including EC2, SQS, S3, ECS, RDS, Lambda, etc.

- Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) is a plus.

- Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

2. Professional Skills:

- Proven ability to design and implement scalable backend solutions.

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in documentation.