Django Developer

About Us:

Tradelab Technologies Pvt Ltd is not for those seeking comfort—we are for those hungry to make a mark in the trading and fintech industry. If you are looking for just another backend role, this isn’t it. We want risk-takers, relentless learners, and those who find joy in pushing their limits

every day. If you thrive in high-stakes environments and have a deep passion for performance driven backend systems, we want you.

What You Will Do:

• We’re looking for a Backend Developer (Python) with a strong foundation in backend technologies and a deep interest in scalable, low-latency systems.

• You should have 3–4 years of experience in Python-based development and be eager to solve complex performance and scalability challenges in trading and fintech applications.

• You measure success by your own growth, not external validation.

• You thrive on challenges, not on perks or financial rewards.

• Taking calculated risks excites you—you’re here to build, break, and learn.

• You don’t clock in for a paycheck; you clock in to outperform yourself in a high-frequency trading environment.

• You understand the stakes—milliseconds can make or break trades, and precision is everything.

What We Expect:

• Develop and maintain scalable backend systems using Python.

• Design and implement REST APIs and socket-based communication.

• Optimize code for speed, performance, and reliability.

• Collaborate with frontend teams to integrate server-side logic.

• Work with RabbitMQ, Kafka, Redis, and Elasticsearch for robust backend design.

• Build fault-tolerant, multi-producer/consumer systems.

Must-Have Skills:

• 3–4 years of experience in Python and backend development.

• Strong understanding of REST APIs, sockets, and network protocols (TCP/UDP/HTTP).

• Experience with RabbitMQ/Kafka, SQL & NoSQL databases, Redis, and Elasticsearch.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Past experience in fintech, trading systems, or algorithmic trading.

• Experience with GoLang, C/C++, Erlang, or Elixir.

• Exposure to trading, fintech, or low-latency systems.

• Familiarity with microservices and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

·       Develop Python-based APIs using FastAPI and Flask frameworks.

·       Develop Python-based Automation scripts and Libraries.

·       Develop Front End Components using VueJS and ReactJS.

·       Writing and modifying Docker files for the Back-End and Front-End Components.

·       Integrate CI/CD pipelines for Automation and Code quality checks.

·       Writing complex ORM mappings using SQLAlchemy.

Required Skills:

·       Strong experience in Python development in a full stack environment is a requirement, including NodeJS, VueJS/Vuex, Flask, etc.

·       Experience with SQLAchemy or similar ORM frameworks.

·       Experience working with Geolocation APIs (e.g., Google Maps, Mapbox).

·       Experience using Elasticsearch and Airflow is a plus.

·       Strong knowledge of SQL, comfortable working with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL databases.

·       Understand concepts of Data Modeling.

·       Experience with REST.

·       Experience with Git, GitFlow, and code review process.

·       Good understanding of basic UI and UX principles.

·       Project excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

What you need to have:

• Managing the interchange of data between the server and the users.
• Development of all server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end Integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application; therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.
• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code.
• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications.
• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic
• Implementation of security and data protection.

• Should have worked on the Django REST framework.
• Familiarity with some Pandas, Numpy, text parsing/mining and ORM (Object Relational Mapper) libraries
• Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Understanding of the threading limitations of Python, and multi-process architecture
• Good understanding of server-side templating languages
• Worked on Amazon cloud solutions
• Understanding of accessibility and security compliance
• Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Familiarity with event-driven programming in Python
• Able to create database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Strong unit test and debugging skills
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tool
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Should know about HDL and LLD.
• Should know about making python packages
• Should have worked on microservice-based Architecture

Programming Languages: Perl, java. Perl programming with strong OOPs knowledge.

UI: HTML, JS
System: Linux must have – good knowledge and shell scripting experience.
Prior experience in infrastructure automation, monitoring will definitely help.


Description:

The person in this role:


- Will be involved in developing new monitoring scripts, enhancement & defect fixes on existing monitors

- Have to be on-call to support any incoming production/P1 internal issues which need urgent attention (team members are on call for a week and we have a weekly rotation policy within the team)
Preferred skills:

- Perl
- Shell scripting

- Unix

- Jenkins

## Please apply if you have experience working on Trading Applications, all others would be automatically rejected ###

Our Core team develops connectivity software for low latency communication with derivatives exchanges all over the world, as well as real-time position and risk limit monitoring. The team's expertise is also relied upon by other C++ development groups to produce high-quality libraries and frameworks for their application development. We have a high degree of freedom and responsibility to produce technologically advanced solutions to demanding real-world problems.

From joining you will have ownership on a diverse set of projects that have a direct impact on trading performance. You will work closely with highly skilled colleagues who share your enthusiasm and deep knowledge of C++, Linux and network protocols, and share your hunger to learn more.

What We Are Looking For

• An experienced Modern C++ developer (C++17/20), with minimum 5 years experience and proficiency with C++ templates.
• A developer, who designs code to push every performance boundary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve new and unfamiliar problems quickly and creatively.

• Knowledge of multiple exchanges.
• Ultra low latency design.
• Template metaprogramming.
• Network programming experience.
• Python.

• A great engineering environment whereby technology is key to our success and a C++20 code base.
• Great friendly, informal and highly rewarding culture.
• Fast growing global firm with plenty of opportunities where you will have significant impact.