Python Developer - Django

Job Description :

We are looking for a skilled Backend Engineer Python & Distributed Systems with hands-on experience in building scalable backend services.

Key Responsibilities :

- Develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs

- Build high-performance applications using Python (FastAPI, Django, or similar frameworks)

- Follow engineering standards, code quality practices, and development guidelines

- Contribute to API design and distributed system components

- Build and enhance backend modules such as data services and processing workflows

- Participate in code reviews and collaborate with senior engineers on architecture decisions

- Work closely with product, frontend, and DevOps teams for smooth feature delivery

- Monitor system performance and contribute to improvements in scalability and reliability

- Debug issues, fix bugs, and support production systems

Technical Competencies :

Backend Development :

- Proficiency in Python for backend development

- Experience with frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, or similar

- Experience in building REST APIs (WebSockets knowledge is a plus)

System Design & Architecture :

- Understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture

- Familiarity with asynchronous processing

- Knowledge of scalability and performance fundamentals

Data & Messaging Systems :

- Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL

- Exposure to message brokers like Kafka, Redis, or similar

- Understanding of service-to-service communication

Engineering Practices :

- Strong foundation in software engineering principles and clean code practices

- Experience with version control (Git) and code reviews

- Ability to follow and contribute to best practices

Preferred Qualifications :

- Exposure to fintech or trading systems is a plus

- Basic understanding of trading concepts (orders, trades, P&L)

- Familiarity with Docker or cloud platforms

- Exposure to frontend frameworks (React or similar) is an advantage

Core Competencies :

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

- Good communication and collaboration abilities

- Ability to take ownership and deliver tasks independently

- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer :

- A collaborative and growth-oriented engineering environment

- Opportunities to work on scalable systems

- Exposure to modern backend and distributed architectures

- Continuous learning and career development

- Competitive compensation and benefits