Backend Developer - Python/Django

Job Description :

Role : Backend Developer (Python FastAPI Django PostgreSQL/TimescaleDB) :

Role Overview :

We are hiring a highly skilled Backend Developer with strong experience in Python (FastAPI Django/DRF) and solid expertise in PostgreSQL TimescaleDB to build secure, scalable, and high-performance backend systems.

The ideal candidate must be capable of writing efficient APIs, designing and optimizing database schemas, handling time-series workloads using TimescaleDB, and managing migrations using Alembic.

Hands-on experience in Cron Jobs, automation scripting, CI/CD pipelines, and Git workflows is required.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs using FastAPI and Django / DRF
• Build backend systems focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance
• Design and manage PostgreSQL TimescaleDB schemas, indexes, and query optimizations
• Work with TimescaleDB hypertables, time-series queries, and retention policies
• Create and maintain database migration scripts using Alembic
• Implement and manage Cron Jobs / scheduled tasks for automation and system jobs
• Write automation scripts (Python/Bash) for deployments, migrations, monitoring, backups, and performance workflows
• Ensure secure development practices, authentication, and clean API handling
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines for smooth build and release cycles
• Collaborate with frontend/mobile/DevOps teams in sprint planning and code reviews
• Debug production issues and continuously improve stability and performance

Required Technical Skills :

Backend Frameworks :

• FastAPI (Mandatory)
• Django / Django REST Framework (DRF)

Database (Mandatory) :

• PostgreSQL (schema design, indexing, optimization, stored procedures)
• TimescaleDB (hypertables, time-series performance tuning, query optimization)

Migrations & Automation :

• Alembic for database migrations
• Cron Jobs / Scheduler workflows
• Automation scripting (Python / Bash)

DevOps & Tools :

• Git (branching, PR workflow, code reviews)
• CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / GitLab CI / Jenkins)
• Docker basics (good to have)
• Linux basics & troubleshooting

Nice-to-Have Skills :

• Redis / Celery / background workers
• Kafka / RabbitMQ
• Cloud deployments (AWS / GCP / Azure / DigitalOcean)
• WebSockets / GraphQL

Soft Skills :

• Strong debugging and analytical skills
• Ownership-driven and proactive attitude
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Team collaboration mindset

Education (Preferred) :

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering (Equivalent strong backend experience and portfolio accepted