Python/Django Developer

A Python Django Developer specializes in building scalable, secure, and high-performing web applications using the Django framework. The role encompasses backend development, integration with frontend components, and deployment in cloud or on-premise environments.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Backend Development :

- Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure web applications using Django.

- Create and maintain reusable, testable, and efficient code.

2. API Development :

- Develop RESTful APIs using Django Rest Framework (DRF).

- Integrate APIs with third-party services and client applications.

3. Database Management :

- Design and optimize database schemas for relational databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Clickhouse.

- Write efficient queries and manage migrations using Django ORM.

4. Frontend Integration :

- Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate server-side logic with frontend components.

- Implement templating with Django templates or integrate with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue).

5. Authentication and Authorization :

- Implement user authentication, authorization, and role-based access control.

- Ensure compliance with security standards (OAuth2, JWT, etc.).

6. Performance Optimization :

- Optimize application performance by caching, query optimization, and code refactoring.

- Use tools like Memcached or Redis for caching.

7. Testing and Debugging :

- Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.

- Debug and troubleshoot issues across environments (development, staging, production).

8. Deployment and Maintenance

- Deploy applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or traditional servers.

- Configure CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.

9. Documentation :

- Maintain clear documentation for APIs, database schemas, and codebase.

- Create deployment and user guides as needed.

10. Collaboration :

- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, designers, and product managers.

Skills and Expertise :

Core Technical Skills :

1. Programming

- Proficiency in Python.

- Strong understanding of Django and Django Rest Framework (DRF).

2. Database Management :

- Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite.

- Proficiency in Django ORM and raw SQL queries.

3. Web Technologies :

- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

- Familiarity with frontend frameworks like React or Vue.js is a plus.

4. API Development :

- Expertise in building and consuming REST APIs.

- Experience with GraphQL (optional).

5. Testing and Debugging :

- Knowledge of testing frameworks like pytest, unittest, or Django's built-in testing tools.

6. Version Control and CI/CD

- Proficiency in Git for version control.

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).

7. Deployment :

- Familiarity with deploying applications using WSGI servers (Gunicorn, uWSGI).

- Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) is a plus.

8. Performance Optimization

- Proficiency in using caching mechanisms like Redis or Memcached.

- Experience in optimizing Django applications for high performance.

Experience Requirements :

- Mid-Level : 3-5 years of experience in Django development.

- Senior-Level : 6+ years, with experience leading Django projects and mentoring junior developers.

Tools and Platforms Knowledge :

- Frameworks : Django, Django Rest Framework (DRF).

- Databases : PostgreSQL, MySQL, Clickhouse.

- Caching : Redis, Memcached.

- Deployment : AWS (Elastic Beanstalk, EC2), Azure, Docker, Kubernetes.

- Version Control : Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket.

- Monitoring : Sentry, New Relic.