Mid-Level Back-End Developer

Mid-Level Back-End Developer

Job Title: Mid-Level Back-End Developer
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview:
Join our agile team as a Mid-Level Back-End Developer, focusing on crafting robust and scalable server-side solutions. You will lead the design and implementation of back-end applications with a primary focus on Django and similar frameworks. An in-depth understanding of RESTful API development and integration with front-end technologies is crucial.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop Server-Side Application Logic: Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable backend systems using Django or analogous frameworks.

API Development & Integration: Create and manage RESTful APIs that serve as the backbone for our web and mobile applications.

Database Design & Management: Develop and optimize database schemas ensuring data integrity, scalability, and performance (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).

Security & Compliance: Implement security and data protection measures following industry best practices.

Collaborative Development: Work hand-in-hand with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine requirements.

Testing & Debugging: Write comprehensive unit and integration tests, perform troubleshooting, and support continuous integration and deployment environments.

Documentation: Maintain clear documentation of code, processes, and system architectures for future reference and team onboarding.
 

Required Qualifications:

Experience: 2-5 years of hands-on experience with back-end development in web and app contexts.

Technical Proficiency:

Strong experience with Django or similar Python web frameworks.

Proficiency in Python and familiarity with its ecosystem (libraries, tools, etc.).

Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs.

Working knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.) including optimization and query performance tuning.

Understanding of DevOps Practices: Exposure to CI/CD processes, version control systems (Git), and containerization tools is a plus.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to diagnose and address complex technical issues while maintaining code quality and high performance.

Communication: Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a track record of working effectively within agile teams.
 

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with additional back-end frameworks or technologies.

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and microservices architecture.

Knowledge of front-end technologies to better collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Contribution to open-source projects or a strong portfolio demonstrating back-end work.
 

Benefits:

Competitive salary and bonus structures, and other employee benefits.

Opportunities for professional development, training, and career growth.

Flexible work schedules and potential remote work options.