Lead Backend Developer

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 1. Backend Development: - Architect and develop scalable backend systems using Python and Django. - Implement RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration with frontend and mobile applications. - Conduct code reviews, optimise existing codebase, and implement best practices for maintainability. - Implement security best practices, including encryption and access controls. 2. Database & Data Management: - Design and manage databases, focusing on data integrity, security, and performance. - Write complex queries and optimise data processing to handle high-transaction volumes effectively. 3. AWS & DevOps: - Set up and maintain AWS services (EC2, S3, SQS, ECS, Lambda, RDS, etc.) to support scalable applications. - Implement CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging solutions. - Ensure high system availability and data recovery through backup strategies and failover processes. 4. Team Collaboration: - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and front-end developers, to deliver high-quality features. - Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and help improve team coding standards. Requirements: 1. Technical Skills: - Strong expertise in Python and Django. - Proficiency in DevOps practices, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD). - Solid experience with AWS services, including EC2, SQS, S3, ECS, RDS, Lambda, etc. - Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) is a plus. - Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB). 2. Professional Skills: - Proven ability to design and implement scalable backend solutions. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in documentation.