Senior Backend Developer (Django/PostgreSQL)
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Job Description: Senior Backend Developer (Django/PostgreSQL)<p><br></p>We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Developer with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience to join our team and lead the development of our innovative software solution. As a Senior Backend Developer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and maintaining the robust backend infrastructure using Django and PostgreSQL. You will collaborate closely with the development team, providing technical guidance and expertise to ensure the delivery of a scalable, efficient, and high-quality system.<p><br></p>Responsibilities:<p><br></p><ul><li> Lead the design and implementation of the backend architecture using Django and PostgreSQL, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.</li><li> Develop and maintain APIs, services, and integrations to support various functionalities of the software, considering industry best practices and coding standards.</li><li> Optimize data models and database queries to handle large-scale data processing and storage efficiently.</li><li> Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, UX/UI designers, and product managers, to ensure seamless integration between the front-end and backend components.</li><li> Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, guiding them in best practices, code reviews, and troubleshooting complex issues.</li><li> Participate in the planning and estimation of development tasks, working closely with the project manager and technical stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.</li><li> Stay updated with the latest advancements in backend development technologies, frameworks, and best practices, and propose architectural improvements and innovative solutions to enhance the system’s performance and scalability.</li><li> Conduct thorough testing, code reviews, and quality assurance processes to maintain a high standard of code quality and system reliability.</li><li> Collaborate with the DevOps team to ensure smooth deployment processes, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and optimal system performance.</li><li> Act as a technical point of contact, providing insights and guidance to the team and actively contributing to technical discussions and decision-making processes.<br></li></ul><p><br></p>Requirements:<p><br></p><ul><li> Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Senior Backend Developer, with a strong background in Django and PostgreSQL development.</li><li> In-depth understanding of web development principles, RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and design patterns.</li><li> Proficiency in Python and extensive experience working with the Django web framework.</li><li> Strong knowledge of relational databases, with expertise in PostgreSQL or similar databases.</li><li> Experience in leading or mentoring a team of developers, providing technical guidance, and conducting code reviews.</li><li> Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, enabling effective collaboration with front-end developers.</li><li> Sound understanding of software development best practices, including testing methodologies, code reviews, and documentation.</li><li> Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and debug complex issues effectively.</li><li> Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.</li><li> Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality code and deliverables.<br></li></ul><p><br></p>Preferred Skills:<p><br></p><ul><li> Proven experience in building and scaling web applications, handling complex projects, and making architectural decisions.</li><li> Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, and experience in deploying and managing applications in cloud environments.</li><li> Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.</li><li> Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment processes.<br></li></ul><p><br></p>If you are a passionate and experienced Backend Developer with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience, and you enjoy leading and mentoring a team, we would love to hear from you. Join us in revolutionizing the industry with our innovative software solutions!<p><br></p>Please include your portfolio or code samples along with your application.
