Django Developer

Role & responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Django Python API Developer who combines hands-on technical expertise with strong leadership and mentoring capabilities. You will lead and develop a team of engineers, take ownership of end-to-end delivery, and ensure high-quality, scalable solutions in compliance with industry and government standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead API development with Python, Django, and Django REST Framework.
- Architect scalable backend services; design and enforce API standards (OpenAPI/Swagger). - Implement and oversee deployment pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). - Provision and manage infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates. - Mentor backend team: code reviews, pair programming, and technical workshops. - Collaborate with frontend leads, QA, and operations to ensure end-to-end delivery.

Required Technical Skills

- Python 3.7+, Django, Django REST Framework.
- PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB performance tuning. - CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps); Docker, Kubernetes; Terraform or CloudFormation. - Security and compliance (OWASP, GIGW guidelines).

Preferred candidate profile

Preferred Experience

- Experience leading e-Governance or public-sector initiatives.
- Working knowledge of message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka) and serverless architectures. - Cloud deployments and observability solutions.

Soft Skills & Attributes

- Leadership & Mentorship: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop backend teams.
- Hands-On Approach: Deep involvement in coding, architecture, and deployment. - Ownership & Accountability: Ensures reliable, high-quality API services. - Communication: Articulates technical vision and aligns stakeholders