Senior Python Developer

• Develop, maintain, and optimize server-side applications using Python and Django.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs to support front-end functionalities.
• Work with cloud platforms, specifically AWS, to manage and deploy applications.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Develop and maintain databases and data storage solutions.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure high-quality and performance standards.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize Celery for task queuing and background processing.
• Manage caching and message brokering using Redis.
• Handle both synchronous and asynchronous programming tasks to improve application performance and responsiveness.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience in backend development using Python and Django.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and more.
• Strong understanding of web technologies such as HTTP, REST, and JSON.
• Experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL and familiarity with ORM (Object Relational Mapping).
• Proficiency in designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools and pipelines.
• Knowledge of best practices for software development, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good knowledge of Celery for managing asynchronous tasks and background jobs.
• Experience with Redis for caching and message brokering.
• Understanding of synchronous and asynchronous programming paradigms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and serverless computing.
• Knowledge of other backend frameworks or languages such as Flask, FastAPI, Django
• Good to have: Understanding of front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML, CSS) for better collaboration with front-end teams.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.