Professional Summary Experienced and versatile Senior Full Stack Developer with 6 to 8 years of expertise in building scalable, secure, and dynamic web applications. Proficient in frontend and backend technologies, API development, AI-driven functionalities, and media-intensive features such as image and video processing. Skilled in developing CMS-based solutions, integrating AI/ML models, and coordinating directly with business stakeholders, UI/UX teams, and DevOps for end-to-end product development. Core Competencies Frontend Development : HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), Bootstrap, React.js Responsive and cross-browser design REST API & GraphQL integration Backend Development Node.js, Django, Python PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL Redis, Kafka AI & Media Work AI/ML Integration using TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn Image & Video Processing using OpenCV, FFmpeg, PIL Face detection, object recognition, media tagging pipelines DevOps & Tools GCP, Docker, Git, CI/CD pipelines, Version Control (GitHub/Bitbucket) Roles & Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications across multiple platforms. Build robust and reusable APIs for internal and external use. Implement AI-driven features such as recommendation systems, classification engines, or computer vision components. Manage image and video processing pipelines for media-rich applications. Develop custom CMS solutions tailored for content-heavy websites or SaaS platforms. Collaborate with UI/UX designers, frontend/backend developers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams. Communicate directly with business owners and product managers to gather requirements and translate them into functional deliverables. Ensure performance, scalability, and security best practices in development and deployment. Mentor junior developers, perform code reviews, and lead technical discussions. Educational Qualification Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. (ref:hirist.tech) Show more Show less

About The Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Python Developer to join our digital transformation team in the print media sector. In this role, you will be instrumental in modernizing legacy systems, automating editorial workflows, integrating content management platforms, and building scalable tools that bridge the gap between print and digital publishing. This is an exciting opportunity to help a traditional media organization innovate through technology. Key Responsibilities Design and build backend services and tools to support editorial, layout, and publishing workflows. Develop and maintain Python-based applications that handle content ingestion, formatting, and scheduling for both print and digital outputs. Integrate third-party APIs and internal systems such as CMS, DAM, and advertising platforms. Automate PDF generation, print layouts, pagination tools, and archive systems. Optimize systems for performance, reliability, and scalability under daily publishing deadlines. Collaborate with editors, designers, and product teams to ensure technology aligns with newsroom needs. Mentor junior developers and contribute to code quality and best practices across the team. Required Skills & Qualifications 5+ years of experience with Python, including Django or similar framework. Strong experience in Developing and managing CMS-based platforms using Django-CMS or Wagtail. Familiarity with print production tools and formats (PDF generation, InDesign scripting, XML/HTML to print workflows). Proficiency with RESTful APIs and integration of third-party services (e.g., syndication feeds, ad networks). Solid understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and basic DevOps (Docker, Git, CI/CD). Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services for web/mobile applications. Build and integrate AI and ML components, especially in image classification, face/object detection, or recommendation systems. Work with image and video processing tools to support media-rich applications. Experience building internal tools for editorial, Ad-Sales, Circulation, Finance etc. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Technical Skills Backend Development : Python, Django, Django Rest Framework (DRF), Flask API Development : RESTful APIs, GraphQL, AI/ML Integration : OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn Image & Video Processing : OpenCV, PIL, FFmpeg, MediaPipe Databases : PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB Cloud & DevOps : GCP, Docker, Git Frontend Collaboration : HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React (basic) Tools : Postman, Swagger, GitHub Project Management : Agile/Scrum, Jira Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in the newspaper, magazine, or publishing industry. Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. (ref:hirist.tech) Show more Show less