Sr. Software Developer - Python Django

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Python Django Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality web applications using the Django framework. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions while ensuring best coding practices and project timelines are met.

As a senior member of the development team, you will also be expected to mentor junior developers and contribute to the architecture and technology decisions of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Full Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Python and Django, ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and scalability.

- Architectural Leadership: Lead the development of complex applications and guide architectural decisions, ensuring modular, maintainable, and reusable code.

- Database Management: Design and manage databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or others), ensuring efficient data models, migrations, and performance optimization.

- API Development: Design, build, and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs to integrate with third-party services or provide back-end functionality for frontend applications.

- Code Review & Mentorship: Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency. Mentor and assist junior developers in best practices and troubleshooting.

- Security & Compliance: Ensure application security and data protection by following industry best practices for security protocols (e.g., OAuth, SSL).

- Testing & Debugging: Write and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and functional tests for quality assurance. Debug and resolve issues and performance bottlenecks.

- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for new features, development processes, and architectural decisions to ensure continuity and team collaboration.

- Collaboration: Work closely with frontend developers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of the user-facing elements with server-side logic.

- Agile Development: Participate in agile processes including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Collaborate in defining project scope, timelines, and milestones.

- Continuous Improvement: Stay current with emerging technologies and frameworks, and propose new tools or practices to enhance development efficiency and product quality.

- Version Control: Experience using Git and best practices for version control and collaboration on large codebases.

Qualifications:

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

- Experience: 6+ years of experience in web development, with at least 6 years of hands-on experience with Python and Django.

- Proficiency in Python: Expert-level understanding of Python programming language, including best practices, libraries, and frameworks.

- Django Framework: Extensive experience with the Django web framework, including ORM, templating engine, middleware, and migrations.

- Database Management: Strong experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and experience with database optimization and performance tuning.

- RESTful APIs: Proficiency in designing and developing RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.

- Front-end Integration: Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and experience integrating Django backends with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, Angular) are an add on advantage

- Testing & Debugging: Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests, using testing frameworks like PyTest, Unittest, and Django's testing tools.

- Agile Methodologies: Experience working in agile development environments (Scrum, Kanban) and tools like Jira or Trello.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience with asynchronous programming and tools like Django Channels, Celery, or Redis.

Key Competencies:

- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex technical challenges.

- Attention to Detail: High standards for code quality, architecture, and security.

- Communication: Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Leadership & Mentorship: Capability to lead initiatives, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the growth of the development team.

- Collaboration: Strong team player who can work well with others, including cross-functional teams.