Back-End Engineer – Project-Based
Boldr
Cyber Security.NETSQL
Senior Python Backend Developer
ZigZag Offshoring
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇵🇭 Philippines
Visit company websiteJob Level
Senior
Tech Stack
AWSDjangoIoTPostgresPythonRedis
About the role
- Design and implement scalable, secure REST APIs using Django REST Framework
- Build integrations with third-party services (e.g. payments, IoT devices, PMS)
- Own backend components end-to-end, from models to migrations, serializers to viewsets
- Collaborate with front-end engineers, designers, and ops teams to deliver features that actually matter
- Write testable, maintainable code that scales with our growth
- Help debug production issues and continuously improve performance and reliability
- Participate in async-friendly code reviews, Slack discussions, and the occasional emoji war
Requirements
- Solid experience with Python and Django (including DRF)
- Strong understanding of PostgreSQL, ORMs, and data modeling
- Comfort with RESTful API design, authentication, and pagination/versioning
- A pragmatic mindset — you know when to write a quick fix and when to build for scale
- Familiarity with Git, testing frameworks, and remote-friendly workflows
- Bonus: experience with Redis, Celery, Stripe, or infrastructure like AWS.
Benefits
- ZigZag is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
- We believe that talent knows no borders, and we welcome individuals from all backgrounds to help us shape the future of work.
- Guided by transparency and agility, we foster an environment where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
PythonDjangoDjango REST FrameworkPostgreSQLRESTful API designdata modelingGittesting frameworksRedisCelery
Soft skills
collaborationproblem-solvingpragmatic mindsetdebuggingcode reviewcommunication
