Django Backend Developer

Desirous Global Consulting; Chennai District; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Desirous Global Consulting is seeking a talented Python Backend Developer to join our on-site team in Chennai. You will build secure, scalable backend systems, develop APIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes Python, Django, DRF, Celery, and database work with PostgreSQL/MySQL, while following modern software engineering practices and CI/CD workflows.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building backend services in Python with Django and DRF.
• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs.
• Experience with asynchronous tasks using Celery.
• Strong database skills with PostgreSQL/MySQL.
• Familiarity with security practices (JWT, OAuth2, RBAC).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend apps using Python, Django, DRF.
• Develop secure REST APIs and well-documented code.
• Improve performance and scalability of applications.
• Integrate third-party APIs and manage background processing.
• Collaborate with frontend, AI/ML, QA, and DevOps teams.
• Follow clean Git workflows and participate in code reviews.

Skills

Python

Django

DRF

REST APIs

Celery

Redis

PostgreSQL

MySQL

JWT

OAuth2

RBAC

Security Best Practices

Tools

Git

Pytest

Unittest

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Python Developer tojoin our dynamic team. As a Python Developer, you will be responsible fordeveloping and maintaining high-quality software solutions, contributing to theentire software development lifecycle. You will work closely withcross-functional teams to analyze requirements, design, implement, test, anddeploy innovative software solutions.

Location: On-site

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: ₹15,000 –₹25,000 per month (Based on Skills & Experience)

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred

About the Role

We're looking for a passionate Python Backend Developer tobuild secure, scalable, and high-performance backend systems. If you enjoysolving complex engineering challenges, optimizing applications, integratingmodern APIs, and working with cutting-edge technologies, we'd love to have youon our team.

You will collaborate with Frontend, AI/ML, QA, and DevOpsteams to develop enterprise-grade applications while following modern softwareengineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applicationsusing Python, Django, and Django REST Framework (DRF).
• Develop secure and well-documented REST APIs.
• Build reusable, modular, and maintainable code followingindustry best practices.
• Improve application performance, scalability, andmaintainability.

Task Scheduling &Background Processing

• Build asynchronous task processing using Celery.
• Configure and maintain Redis, Cron Jobs, and scheduledbackground services.
• Optimize queue execution and monitor background jobs.

PerformanceOptimization

• Profile applications to identify bottlenecks.
• Optimize CPU and memory usage.
• Refactor legacy code for better maintainability andperformance.
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• mprove API response times and backend efficiency.

Database Management

• Design efficient database schemas.
• Optimize ORM queries and SQL performance.
• Eliminate N+1 query issues.
• Improve indexing, transactions, and query execution.
• Work with PostgreSQL and MySQL databases.

Third-Party APIIntegration

Integrate and maintain services including:

• Razorpay
• Cashfree
• Payment Webhooks
• SMS & Email Gateways
• Authentication Providers
• AWS S3
• DigitalOcean Spaces
• External REST APIs

Security &Authentication

Implement enterprise-grade security including:

• JWT Authentication
• OAuth2
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• CSRF Protection
• XSS Prevention
• SQL Injection Protection
• Secure API Design

Version Control &Project Workflow

• Follow clean Git workflows and GitFlow branching strategy.
• Perform code reviews and maintain coding standards.
• Resolve merge conflicts efficiently.
• Understand complete application flow from frontend tobackend.
• Break complex features into structured technical tasks.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and technicalplanning.

Testing & QualityAssurance

• Write Unit Tests
• Write Integration Tests
• API Testing using Pytest / Unittest
• Debug production issues efficiently.
• Perform root-cause analysis.
• Maintain high code quality and test coverage.

Collaboration

Work closely with:

• Frontend Developers (React / Vue / React Native)
• AI & Machine Learning Engineers
• QA Engineers
• DevOps Team

Participate in:

• Agile Sprint Planning
• Daily Stand-up Meetings
• Code Reviews
• Technical Discussions