Hybrid Backend Engineer (Python/Django) – Paarl

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Competitive benefits package including

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Backend Software Engineer with strong Python and Django skills to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services for a cutting-edge e-commerce platform. You will work in an Agile team, contribute to API design, and ensure robust data handling in PostgreSQL/MySQL within a hybrid work model in Paarl, Western Cape.

You will collaborate with frontend, product, and other stakeholders to deliver features, optimize performance, and implement security best practices in

Qualifications

• Experience with Python and Django in backend development.
• Strong OOP fundamentals and API design expertise.
• Relational databases experience (PostgreSQL/MySQL) with ORM.
• Experience with Git and Agile development processes.
• Knowledge of web security best practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-performance backend services using Python and Django.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs for frontend and third-party integrations.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems.
• Write clean, tested code and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and stakeholders to deliver features.
• Manage database schemas and optimize queries for relational DBs.
• Implement security measures and protect data.
• Troubleshoot backend issues and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Python

Django

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Git

Agile

Web security

Hybrid work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Docker

AWS/Azure

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Backend Software Engineer with strong Python and Django skills to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services for a cutting-edge e-commerce platform. You will work in an Agile team, contribute to API design, and ensure robust data handling in PostgreSQL/MySQL within a hybrid work model in Paarl, Western Cape.

You will collaborate with frontend, product, and other stakeholders to deliver features, optimize performance, and implement security best practices in