Backend Developer – Django

Role Summary:

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Django Developer with at least 1 year of professional experience in backend development using Python and Django. You will be responsible for building and maintaining robust backend systems, developing scalable APIs, and working closely with the product and frontend teams to deliver high-performance web applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain server-side logic using Django and Django REST Framework (DRF)
• Design and implement secure, scalable RESTful APIs
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate UI with backend services
• Manage relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL), handle migrations, and optimize performance
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices (PEP8, SOLID)
• Perform debugging, profiling, and third-party service integrations
• Implement authentication, authorization, and role-based access control
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous process improvement

Who You Are:

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience with Python and Django
• Strong understanding of Django ORM, views, serializers, and middleware
• Experience developing APIs using Django REST Framework (DRF)
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other relational databases
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
• Solid problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience writing unit and integration tests
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Equivalent practical experience also considered

Preferred:

• Exposure to AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS)
• Experience with Redis, Celery, or background task processing
• Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies

Why Join Janitri?

At Janitri, we offer more than just a job—we offer a platform for entrepreneurial engineers to build life-saving technology in a real-world setting. You’ll have ownership, autonomy, and access to end-users, enabling you to take ideas from whiteboard to bedside. Join us to co-create the future of maternal health.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person