Python & Django Developer - Backend
First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Python & Django Developer to lead the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications. The role requires deep hands-on expertise in Python and Django along with proven experience leading teams, defining architecture, and driving best engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership:
- Lead architecture and design of Django-based applications
- Own technical decisions, system design, and code quality
- Set coding standards, review code, and enforce best practices
- Drive performance optimization, scalability, and security
Development:
- Design and development using Python and Django
- Build RESTful APIs using Django REST Framework (DRF)
- Develop reusable components, services, and libraries
- Handle database design, migrations, and query optimization
Team & Delivery Leadership:
- Lead and mentor Python/Django developers
- Provide technical guidance and conduct regular code reviews
- Work closely with product, QA, and DevOps teams
- Break down requirements, estimate efforts, and ensure timely delivery
Production & DevOps Collaboration:
- Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines and release management
- Support production deployments and troubleshooting
- Ensure monitoring, logging, and alerting best practices
Required Skills & Experience:
Core Technical Skills:
- 5+ years of experience in Python development
- 3+ years of strong hands-on experience with Django
- Expertise in Django REST Framework (DRF)
- Strong understanding of MVC/MVT architecture
- Experience with ORM, migrations, and query optimization
- Strong SQL knowledge (PostgreSQL / MySQL)
Backend & Architecture:
- REST API design and integration
- Experience with microservices architecture
- Knowledge of caching (Redis / Memcached)
- Experience working with message queues (Celery, RabbitMQ - preferred)
Interview Process:
- Face to Face Interview
Skills
Python, Django, Full Stack, RESTful API, PostgreSQL, MySQL