Django Developer

BlownFuse.io

Led by technical founders who have successfully built startups in the US. This role offers a competitive salary and considerable ESOPs for the right candidate.

Are you a seasoned Python developer ready to make a significant impact on high-performance web applications? Blownfuse Softlabs India, located in Behala, Kolkata, is seeking an experienced Django Full-Stack Developer to join our in-office team. In this pivotal role, you'll take ownership of key features, architecting and building our web platforms from conception to deployment.

If you're a skilled developer with a proven track record in Django and modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js, and you're ready to tackle complex challenges, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development

  and maintenance of robust, scalable, and secure web applications.
• Design, implement, and

  optimize scalable RESTful APIs

  to power our front-end experiences.
• Write efficient, reusable, and reliable Python code, and advocate for development best practices within the team.
• Integrate complex front-end components built with

  React, Angular, or Vue.js

  into the application.

• Architect and manage database schemas

  (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), ensuring high performance and data integrity.
• Collaborate closely with designers, project managers, and other stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions.

• Mentor junior developers

  , conduct code reviews, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.
• Own features throughout the entire application lifecycle, from planning and design to testing, deployment, and maintenance.

What We're Looking For

• 2–5 years

  of proven, hands-on experience as a Django Developer in a full-stack capacity.

• Expert understanding of Python and the Django framework

  , including its ORM and core principles.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one modern JavaScript framework:

  React, Angular, or Vue.js

  .
• Deep experience in designing and building

  secure and performant RESTful APIs

  .
• Strong command of database design and management, including

  query optimization

  .
• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly

  Git

  , and collaborative workflows.
• A solid understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative in-office team.
• A strong portfolio (e.g., a GitHub profile) showcasing complex projects is essential.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have!)

• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Jest).
• Knowledge of caching technologies (e.g., Redis) or message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Celery).
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud.