Lead Django Developer

bout the Role

We are seeking an experienced Python Data Engineer with a strong foundation in API and basic UI development. This role is essential for advancing our analytics capabilities for AI products, helping us gain deeper insights into product performance and driving data-backed improvements. If you have a background in AI/ML, familiarity with large language models (LLMs), and a solid grasp of Python libraries for AI, we’d like to connect!

Key Responsibilities

•   Develop Analytics Framework: Build a comprehensive analytics framework to evaluate and monitor AI product performance and business value.

•   Define KPIs with Stakeholders: Collaborate with key stakeholders to establish and measure KPIs that gauge AI product maturity and impact.

•   Data Analysis for Actionable Insights: Dive into complex data sets to identify patterns and provide actionable insights to support product improvements.

•   Data Collection & Processing: Lead data collection, cleaning, and processing to ensure high-quality, actionable data for analysis.

•   Clear Reporting of Findings: Present findings to stakeholders in a clear, concise manner, emphasizing actionable insights.

Required Skills

•   Technical Skills:

o   Proficiency in Python, including experience with key AI/ML libraries.

o   Basic knowledge of UI and API development.

o   Understanding of large language models (LLMs) and experience using them effectively.

•   Analytical & Communication Skills:

o   Strong problem-solving skills to address complex, ambiguous challenges.

o   Ability to translate data insights into understandable reports for non-technical stakeholders.

o   Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and frameworks to assess AI product effectiveness.

o   Experience in statistical methods to interpret data and build metrics frameworks.

o   Skilled in quantitative analysis to drive actionable insights.

We are looking for an experienced Senior API Developer with expertise in Python to join our talented development team. The candidate should have over 8 years of hands-on experience in designing and developing APIs, with a strong emphasis on performance and scalability. Proficiency with Swagger/OpenAPI specifications is required. This role is pivotal to our mission of delivering top-tier solutions that power our core business functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• API Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality APIs using Python frameworks such as Django Rest Framework or FastAPI.
• Documentation with Swagger/OpenAPI: Employ Swagger/OpenAPI tools to produce clear and thorough API documentation.
• Integration: Implement and manage integrations between APIs and various internal and external services.
• Optimize Performance: Monitor and enhance the performance of APIs to ensure fast response times and low latency.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other developers, product owners, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver optimal solutions.
• Code Quality: Uphold best practices in code quality, testing, and deployment. Participate in peer code reviews.
• Debugging and Support: Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments.
• Continuous Learning: Stay informed about emerging technologies and methodologies in Python and API development.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience: At least 8 years of professional experience in API development with a focus on Python.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Python programming language.
• Strong experience with API design, development, and RESTful services.
• Expertise with Swagger/OpenAPI specifications.
• Familiarity with Python frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Experience with ORMs such as SQLAlchemy or Django ORM.
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience working with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI.
• Understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Reflective of your experience and the value you bring.
• Growth Opportunities: Support for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Flexible Work Environment: Remote work options and flexible hours to promote work-life balance.

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.

Have an experience building backend server side applications in Node.js and Express.js

Have in-depth knowledge and experience of using ES6+ features and Object Oriented Principles

Have sound knowledge and are familiar with databases like MongoDb - (Preferred) and Mysql.

Have good exposure to cloud native technologies (AWS Lambda, S3, RDS, etc) 

Have working knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous deployment 

Have experience in optimising backend API’s and database queries for optimal performance.

You are good at problem solving and have analytical skills 

You are flexible in adapting new technologies and frameworks as per the projects needs

• 3+ years of recent hands-on Java development
• Java, Python, JavaScript programming languages
• Fluency with RESTful APIs, AngularJS, HTML5 and CSS
• Great understanding of designing for performance, scalability, and reliability of data intensive application
• Understanding of database fundamentals and advanced SQL knowledge
• In-depth understanding of object oriented programming concepts and design patterns
• Ability to communicate clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, verbally and in writing
• Understanding of full software development life cycle, agile development and continuous integration
• Experience in Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban

What puts you over the top:

• Exposure to various technologies like Spring Boot, Microservices, Kubernetes and also some frontend technologies like React.js, Node.js or other UI frameworks.

●  Experience in AdTech or Programmatic

MUST HAVE GOOD EXPERIENCE IN SPRING BOOT, NODE JS, ANGULAR JS, REACT JS, JAVASCRIPT,JAVA, HTML/CSS.