Backend Developer (Python/Django) - Remote

Backend Developer (Python / Django) – Remote

We are looking for a Backend Developer (Python / Django) to join our team and work on real production systems. This role focuses on maintaining and improving existing projects, including refactoring and daily backend tasks. This is a fully remote position with no location restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs using Python & Django
• Work on production projects with active users and real data
• Maintain and enhance existing backend systems
• Perform refactoring to improve code quality, performance, and maintainability
• Handle daily backend tasks such as bug fixes and optimizations
• Debug and resolve backend and production issues
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security best practices
• Collaborate with the team and participate in code reviews
• Integrate third-party services such as Firebase , Payment gateways

Requirements:

Required

• At least 4 years of experience as a Backend Developer
• Strong experience with Python and Django
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design
• Proven experience working on production-level projects
• Experience working with existing systems (not only from scratch)
• Experience with code refactoring
• Good experience with Git and GitHub
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Experience working with payment gateways (e.g. Stripe, local payment providers)
• Educational background in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines)

Preferred

• Experience with background jobs / task queues
• Experience with sockets / real-time communication
• Experience handling large-scale datasets
• Experience integrating with Firebase services
• Basic experience with Docker / containerization

Hiring process

• Candidate selection
• Practical task (small trial)
• Technical interview
• Negotiation, project introduction, and onboarding

Notes

• Backend-focused role only (not Full Stack)
• Work on existing production projects, not greenfield only
• Fully remote position