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Senior Python Engineer

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Job Description - Senior Python Engineer

Are you an experienced Python Engineer with a passion for backend architecture and mentoring? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy solving a wide range of technical problems? If so, we want to hear from you!



We are looking for a Senior Python Engineer to own backend architecture, contribute to long-term code quality and extensibility, and help guide our talented team. You'll be instrumental in building reusable systems and ensuring clean integration with our frontend teams.



Responsibilities:



  • Build and maintain Django-based backend systems and APIs.

  • Design reusable, extensible components using best practices.

  • Work with asynchronous systems (Celery, RabbitMQ, Django Channels).

  • Collaborate with frontend developers to support clean API integration.

  • Participate in architectural planning, refactoring, and continuous codebase improvement.

  • Guide junior developers and contribute to team-wide engineering practices and documentation.



Requirements:



  • 5+ years of professional Python experience.

  • Deep knowledge of Django and its ecosystem.

  • Solid understanding of HTTP, REST, and backend API design.

  • Experience with asynchronous task queues and websockets (Celery, RabbitMQ, Channels).

  • Understands how to build extensible, maintainable systems using patterns like ABCs, mixins, and modular service layers.

  • Capable of identifying weak spots in code and proposing clean, forward-thinking solutions.

  • Able to lead by example in code quality, communication, and collaborative planning.



Nice to Have: 👍



  • Experience working closely with frontend frameworks like React.

  • Familiarity with integrating Vite-built frontends into Django apps.

  • Comfort working with JSON schema or form rendering libraries.

  • Prior experience in team lead or mentorship roles.

  • Exposure to CI/CD or deployment workflows.



If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow with a dynamic team, apply today!

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