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Backend Developer - Python/Django

PELICON SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
3 - 7 Years
Hyderabad

Posted on: 12/03/2026

Job Description


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


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