Job description
<p>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.<br/><br/>Key Responsibilities :<br/><br/>1.
Backend Development :<br/><br/>- Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure web applications using Django.<br/><br/>- Create and maintain reusable, testable, and efficient code.<br/><br/>2.
API Development :<br/><br/>- Develop RESTful APIs using Django Rest Framework (DRF).<br/><br/>- Integrate APIs with third-party services and client applications.<br/><br/>3.
Database Management :<br/><br/>- Design and optimize database schemas for relational databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Clickhouse.<br/><br/>- Write efficient queries and manage migrations using Django ORM.<br/><br/>4.
Frontend Integration :<br/><br/>- Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate server-side logic with frontend components.<br/><br/>- Implement templating with Django templates or integrate with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue).<br/><br/>5.
Authentication and Authorization :<br/><br/>- Implement user authentication, authorization, and role-based access control.<br/><br/>- Ensure compliance with security standards (OAuth2, JWT, etc.).<br/><br/>6.
Performance Optimization :<br/><br/>- Optimize application performance by caching, query optimization, and code refactoring.<br/><br/>- Use tools like Memcached or Redis for caching.<br/><br/>7.
Testing and Debugging :<br/><br/>- Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.<br/><br/>- Debug and troubleshoot issues across environments (development, staging, production).<br/><br/>8.
Deployment and Maintenance<br/><br/>- Deploy applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or traditional servers.<br/><br/>- Configure CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.<br/><br/>9.
Documentation :<br/><br/>- Maintain clear documentation for APIs, database schemas, and codebase.<br/><br/>- Create deployment and user guides as needed.<br/><br/>10.
Collaboration :<br/><br/>- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, designers, and product managers.<br/><br/>Skills and Expertise :<br/><br/>Core Technical Skills :<br/><br/>1.
Programming<br/><br/>- Proficiency in Python.<br/><br/>- Strong understanding of Django and Django Rest Framework (DRF).<br/><br/>2.
Database Management :<br/><br/>- Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite.<br/><br/>- Proficiency in Django ORM and raw SQL queries.<br/><br/>3.
Web Technologies :<br/><br/>- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.<br/><br/>- Familiarity with frontend frameworks like React or Vue.js is a plus.<br/><br/>4.
API Development :<br/><br/></p><p>- Expertise in building and consuming REST APIs.<br/><br/>- Experience with GraphQL (optional).<br/><br/>5.
Testing and Debugging :<br/><br/>- Knowledge of testing frameworks like pytest, unittest, or Django's built-in testing tools.<br/><br/>6.
Version Control and CI/CD<br/><br/>- Proficiency in Git for version control.<br/><br/>- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).<br/><br/>7.
Deployment :<br/><br/>- Familiarity with deploying applications using WSGI servers (Gunicorn, uWSGI).<br/><br/>- Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) is a plus.<br/><br/>8.
Performance Optimization<br/><br/>- Proficiency in using caching mechanisms like Redis or Memcached.<br/><br/>- Experience in optimizing Django applications for high performance.<br/><br/>Experience Requirements :<br/><br/>- Mid-Level : 3-5 years of experience in Django development.<br/><br/>- Senior-Level : 6+ years, with experience leading Django projects and mentoring junior developers.<br/><br/>Tools and Platforms Knowledge :<br/><br/>- Frameworks : Django, Django Rest Framework (DRF).<br/><br/>- Databases : PostgreSQL, MySQL, Clickhouse.<br/><br/>- Caching : Redis, Memcached.<br/><br/>- Deployment : AWS (Elastic Beanstalk, EC2), Azure, Docker, Kubernetes.<br/><br/>- Version Control : Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket.<br/><br/>- Monitoring : Sentry, New Relic.</p> (ref:hirist.tech)
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