Sekel Tech - Senior Backend Developer - Python Programming (5-7 yrs)

Job Overview :

We are seeking a talented and experienced Backend Developer with strong proficiency in Python, Django, and AWS to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in backend development, experience with cloud infrastructure, and a passion for building scalable and high-performance applications. You will work closely with our front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to develop and maintain server-side logic, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.

Key Responsibilities :

- Develop, maintain, and optimize server-side applications using Python and Django.

- Design and implement RESTful APIs to support front-end functionalities.

- Work with cloud platforms, specifically AWS, to manage and deploy applications.

- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.

- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.

- Develop and maintain databases and data storage solutions.

- Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure high-quality and performance standards.

- Implement security and data protection measures.

- Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

- Utilize Celery for task queuing and background processing.

- Manage caching and message brokering using Redis.

- Handle both synchronous and asynchronous programming tasks to improve application performance and responsiveness.

Required Skills and Experience :

- 5-7 years of experience in backend development using Python and Django.

- Hands-on experience with AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and more.

- Strong understanding of web technologies such as HTTP, REST, and JSON.

- Experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL and familiarity with ORM (Object Relational Mapping).

- Proficiency in designing and developing RESTful APIs.

- Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

- Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools and pipelines.

- Knowledge of best practices for software development, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.

- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.

- Good knowledge of Celery for managing asynchronous tasks and background jobs.

- Experience with Redis for caching and message brokering.

- Understanding of synchronous and asynchronous programming paradigms.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

- Familiarity with microservices architecture and serverless computing.

- Knowledge of other backend frameworks or languages such as Flask, FastAPI,Django

- Good to have : Understanding of front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML, CSS) for better collaboration with front-end teams.

- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Educational Requirements :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.