Backend Engineer (Python/Django) - Real-Time APIs (Contract)

Mesiniaga Berhad; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established ICT company in Malaysia is seeking a skilled Backend Developer (Python / Django REST Framework) for a 6-month contract. In this role, you will develop scalable backend services, design RESTful APIs, and manage asynchronous tasks with Celery. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in backend development, a degree in computer science, and proficiency in Django and PostgreSQL. The company promotes a collaborative work environment and offers competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive contract-based compensation

Opportunity to work on digital projects

Collaborative work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in backend development with Python and Django.
• Hands-on experience with Django Channels, Celery, Redis, and PostgreSQL.
• Strong understanding of REST API design, WebSockets, and real-time communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Python and Django REST Framework.
• Design and optimize RESTful APIs for integration with web and mobile applications.
• Build and manage asynchronous task processing with Celery and Redis.

Skills

Python

Django

REST API design

Celery

Redis

PostgreSQL

Docker

Git

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Django REST Framework

Docker

CI/CD workflows

Job description

An established ICT company in Malaysia is seeking a skilled Backend Developer (Python / Django REST Framework) for a 6-month contract. In this role, you will develop scalable backend services, design RESTful APIs, and manage asynchronous tasks with Celery. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in backend development, a degree in computer science, and proficiency in Django and PostgreSQL. The company promotes a collaborative work environment and offers competitive compensation.