Python Developer

Django + Scraper Developer – Job Description

Position: Django + Scraper Developer

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Django + Web Scraping Developer with 3+ years of experience in developing scalable web applications using Django and building robust web scrapers. The ideal candidate should have strong Python knowledge, experience with scraping frameworks and APIs, and the ability to work with databases and third-party integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using Python and Django.
• Design and implement reliable web scraping solutions for extracting structured data from websites.
• Develop scrapers using tools such as Scrapy, Selenium, BeautifulSoup, Requests, or similar technologies.
• Handle dynamic websites, pagination, authentication, proxies, CAPTCHA-related challenges, and anti-bot mechanisms where legally and technically appropriate.
• Clean, validate, transform, and store scraped data in databases.
• Develop and integrate REST APIs and third-party APIs.
• Work with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
• Optimize scraper performance, reliability, and data accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and fix issues related to scraping, Django applications, APIs, and databases.
• Write clean, reusable, and maintainable Python code.
• Collaborate with developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements.
• Perform testing, debugging, and performance optimization.

Required Skills

• 3+ years of professional experience in Python/Django development.
• Strong knowledge of Python and Django.
• Hands-on experience with Web Scraping / Data Extraction.
• Experience with Scrapy, Selenium, BeautifulSoup, Requests, or equivalent tools.
• Good understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, DOM, and HTTP/HTTPS.
• Experience working with REST APIs and JSON.
• Good knowledge of SQL and databases such as MySQL/PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of Git/version control.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Good to Have

• Experience with Celery, Redis, Docker, and Linux.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Experience handling large-scale scraping projects.
• Understanding of proxy rotation, browser automation, and anti-bot techniques.
• Experience with data pipelines and ETL processes.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on challenging and real-world projects.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Learning and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can share their updated resume along with their current salary, expected salary, notice period, and total experience.

Job Overview

We are looking for a talented Senior Backend Developer to join our team in developing backend servicing. As a key member of our development team, you will be responsible for cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js. The ideal candidate is passionate about distributed systems, has experience with backend services and is excited about optimising applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, architect solutions, and implement features.
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Optimise applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement security measures to ensure data privacy and integrity in backend systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure smooth operation of production systems.
• Perform code reviews to maintain code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in backend development, Node.js, and related ecosystems

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in backend development, with at least 4 years of experience using Node.js.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience with web frameworks such as Express.js.
• Proficiency in building RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
• Solid understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with excellent communication skills.

Overview of the role

As a Node Developer you will be collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design and build performant modern web applications and services. Build high-quality web applications and services by writing clean and modular code.

Must have skills

• Overall 3-5 Years of experience in writing unit and integration tests to ensure the robustness and reliability of web applications and services.
• Measure and improve the performance of microservices. Catalyse growth within the team through code reviews and pair programming to maintain high development standards
• Investigate operational issues to find the root cause and propose improvements Design, build, and maintain APIs, services, and systems across Stripe’s engineering teams.
• Expert level of experience in the design and development of Web Applications, and highly scalable distributed systems.
• Should have experience in development skills using the latest technologies including NodeJS(fastify framework), Microservices, PostgreSQL, Redis, etc. Should have exposure to NoSQL and SQL development.
• Comprehensive knowledge of physical and logical data modeling, and performance tuning.
• Should possess excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and productively with globally dispersed teams.
• Build high-performance teams and Coach teams for successful career growth.
• Experience working with relational and non-relational databases, query optimization, and designing schema

Desired Background

Bachelors/Masters Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology

• Coding and creating functional web applications and optimizing code for increasing response time and efficiency.
• Coordinating with front-end developers and providing server-side algorithms of user-facing web application elements.
• Analyzing the goals and requirements, handling bugs and errors and providing solutions for the same.
• Interacting with the database for storing data and ensuring that every user has access to what they search.

• Accomplishing the projects and goals within the deadline.
• Managing APIs that are executed across the devices.
• Participating in defining the architecture of the system.

Required skills

• Proven knowledge of front-end technologies, such as Angular, React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript will be preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of PHP and related frameworks. Knowledge of Ruby, Python, NodeJs, and Java will be an added advantage.
• Good Communication, Analytical, Logical, and Leadership skills.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as Angular, React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript will be preferred.
• Ability to manage a hosting environment along with database administration such as MySQL, Oracle.
• Excellent knowledge of APIs (REST, SOAP) and Web services.
• Capable of scaling applications to handle the load changes.
• Knowledge of version control, such as GIT.
• Knowledge of accessibility and security compliance.

• 5 years experience with the Django framework
• Experience with building APIs (REST or GraphQL) 
• Strong Troubleshooting and debugging skills
• React.js knowledge would be an added bonus 
• Understanding on how to use a database like Postgres (prefered choice), SQLite, MongoDB, MySQL.
• Sound knowledge of object-oriented design and analysis.
• A strong passion for writing simple, clean and efficient code.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools Git.

Experience:

• Min 5 year experience
• Startup experience is a must. 

Location:

• Remote developer

Timings:

• 40 hours a week but with 4 hours a day overlapping with client timezone.  Typically clients are in California PST Timezone.

Position:

• Full time/Direct
• We have great benefits such as PF, medical insurance, 12 annual company holidays, 12 PTO leaves per year, annual increments, Diwali bonus, spot bonuses and other incentives etc.
• We dont believe in locking in people with large notice periods.  You will stay here because you love the company.  We have only a 15 days notice period.