Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs using Python and Django
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, product managers, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality backend solutions
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices
Implement and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless integration with frontend and third-party systems
Optimize backend performance and scalability to support high-traffic applications
Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing backend systems
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
Stay current with backend technologies, frameworks, and cloud services
Ensure backend systems adhere to security best practices and data protection standards

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5 years in backend software development with a strong focus on Python and Django
Proven experience designing and implementing scalable backend architectures
Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudWatch
Strong proficiency in Python and Django
Experience with RESTful API design and implementation
Familiarity with asynchronous programming and task queues (e.g., Celery, Redis)
Solid understanding of MVC architecture and design patterns
Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
Knowledge of database optimization and query performance tuning
Proficiency with AWS infrastructure and deployment practices
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or BitBucket Pipelines
Experience with Docker and container orchestration tools is a plus
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonDjangoRESTful API designasynchronous programmingCeleryRedisMVC architecturePostgreSQLMySQLdatabase optimization

Soft Skills

problem-solvingdebuggingcommunicationcollaborationindependent workteam-oriented

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Engineering