Senior Python/Django Backend Developer

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing reusable, testable, and efficient code implementing stable, high-quality, high-performance Python applications based on business and technical requirements.
• The development process includes requirements validation, coding, test execution, and deploying the new functionality and enhancements in production in coordination with the devops team.
• Develop, enhance, debug, support, maintain, and test backend software that supports web, mobile, and third-party clients. 
• Use analytical skills to understand complex application logic.
• Serve as a fully seasoned/proficient technical resource and should be able to get up to speed with existing code base in a short time.
• Work under minimal supervision, with guidance from the engineering manager and CTO.

Requirements

• Design, develop and maintain our backend business logic, APIs, and micro-services.
• Code, test and debug programs according to Python & Django best practices.
• Write and maintain detailed systems documentation.
• Study integration documents of partners and implement the required endpoints.
• Communicate team to coordinate and document application development and testing.
• 2-3 years experience and proficiency with Django fundamentals, including forms, REST framework, models/ORM, storages, compressor, templates, migrations, and unit tests
• 2-3 year experience and proficiency with Django Rest Framework 
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL
• MVC, OOP, DRY, and Design patterns
• Full Stack development experience
• Can scope, estimate, develop, document, and unit test functionality
• Experience with cloud deployment via continuous integration
• Experience with microservices
• Familiarity with Security and computational awareness
• Familiarity with containerization and expertise in Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms - AWS in particular
• Strong communication skills, should be able to communicate effectively with business and other stakeholders
• Demonstrate ownership and initiative taking

Qualifications

• BS in Information Systems, Engineering, other related discipline 
• 6-10 years Software Engineering experience
• 4-6+ years of work experience developing in Python
• 2-3+ years developing on the Django platform
• Working experience with microservices architecture.
• Solid understanding of data structures, coding standards, best practices
• Development experience in Cloud and DevSecOps environments
• Experience working with relational databases and various data formats and technologies.
• Experience with test-driven development
• Experience working in adaptive methodologies like Agile, DevOps and Scrum, etc.
• Strong written and communication skills required.
• Must be a self-starter/self-directed member of the team
• Proficient with Git
• B2+ CEFR English level

Preferred

• Graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent quantitative field
• Experience with development in Cloud and DevOps
• B2/C1+ CEFR English level

• distributed team of top-qualified engineers with reputable founders and investors;
• compensation according to your skills and opportunities for fast professional growth;
• low level of supervision;
• no legacy code and ability to make a significant contribution to product reinventing an instant ticket game industry.