Job Title : Lead / Senior Python Developer (Django + DRF Mandatory)
Job Type : Full-time
Experience : 6+ Years
Location : Remote
Job Summary :
We are hiring a highly experienced Lead / Senior Python Developer with mandatory expertise in Django and Django Rest Framework (DRF) to build scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications and backend systems. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Python development, REST API architecture, cloud deployment, database optimization, and modern software engineering practices. This role requires both technical excellence and the ability to work collaboratively in a product-focused agile environment.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable web applications using Python, Django, and Django Rest Framework (DRF)
- Build, optimize, and manage secure RESTful APIs for frontend systems, mobile applications, and third-party integrations
- Develop reusable, efficient, and maintainable backend architectures following best coding practices
- Collaborate with frontend developers, product teams, and stakeholders to ensure seamless product delivery
- Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, performance, and security
- Manage relational and non-relational databases, including schema design and query optimization
- Implement asynchronous processing, task scheduling, and background jobs using Celery or similar tools
- Ensure code quality through automated testing, debugging, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines
- Deploy and maintain applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Ensure data security, compliance, and privacy standards are met
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical strategy and architectural decisions
- Stay updated with emerging technologies, backend frameworks, and industry trends
Required Qualifications :
Experience :
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in Python development
- Strong professional experience with Django and Django Rest Framework (DRF) is mandatory
- Proven experience in designing scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs
Education :
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Mandatory Technical Skills :
- Strong proficiency in Python programming, OOP concepts, and design patterns
- Deep expertise in Django and Django Rest Framework (DRF)
- Experience in building and managing RESTful APIs
- Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL / MySQL and ORM
- Experience with Git and version control systems
- Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized deployments
- Knowledge of Celery, asynchronous programming, and task schedulers
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS / Azure / GCP
- Familiarity with microservices architecture
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
- Basic understanding of frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Preferred Skills (Good to Have) :
- Experience in product-based companies
- Healthcare domain experience is a plus
- Knowledge of FastAPI / Flask
- Experience with Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka
- Authentication systems, API gateways, and third-party integrations
- Kubernetes and DevOps practices
Soft Skills :
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent debugging capabilities
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Self-driven, proactive, and adaptable mindset
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