Senior Developer - Django

Job Title: Senior Developer (Python/Django)

Location: Pune, India
Company: Protegk IT Solutions
Experience: 4–6 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Protegk IT Solutions:

Protegk IT Solutions is a fast-growing software company based in Pune, building innovative and scalable digital products. We focus primarily on Python and Django for backend development and leverage modern frontend and testing technologies to deliver robust solutions. Our team values clean code, collaboration, and continuous learning.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Software Developer with 3–5 years of experience in backend or full-stack development using Python and Django. This role sits between our Software Developers and the Team Lead, acting as both a senior technical contributor and a mentor.

You’ll play a vital part in leading development of key features, guiding junior team members, and ensuring high code quality and project efficiency. This is a hands-on coding role with growing leadership responsibilities.

Team Structure:

You will work in a collaborative team that includes:

• Software Developers & Junior Developers (1–3 years experience)
• Python Developers
• Testers (Manual + Automation)
• Reporting to the Team Lead Developer

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize, and maintain high-quality backend code using Python and Django
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend logic for web/mobile applications
• Review code, mentor junior developers, and enforce clean architecture and best practices
• Own the development of critical modules and ensure timely delivery
• Collaborate with the frontend, QA, and DevOps teams for smooth integration and release cycles
• Identify and troubleshoot complex bugs and performance issues
• Participate in sprint planning, estimations, and technical discussions with the Team Lead
• Support and guide Software Developers in day-to-day problem-solving and feature implementation

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of professional experience in backend or full stack development
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Python and the Django framework (Django REST Framework experience is a plus)
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and implementation
• Familiarity with frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular is a bonus)
• Proficient with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar relational databases
• Experience with version control systems like Git
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Exposure to Docker, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), or CI/CD pipelines is a plus

Nice to Have:

• Experience mentoring or onboarding junior developers
• Knowledge of automated testing tools (Pytest, Selenium)
• Exposure to microservices, WebSockets, or GraphQL
• Familiarity with software deployment, DevOps practices

What You’ll Bring:

• A mindset focused on quality, performance, and scalability
• The ability to take ownership of features and guide them to completion
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for mentoring and raising the technical bar of your team
• A desire to grow into future leadership roles (e.g., Tech Lead)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• what is your current CTC? and expected CTC?
• How many years of experience you have in development?

Experience:

• Development: 4 years (Required)

Location:

• Yerwada, Pune, Maharashtra (Required)

Work Location: In person