
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Backend Engineer to join our team. The role involves developing and maintaining backend systems using Django and Python, while also managing on-premises hardware and deployments. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our software is reliably configured, deployed, and maintained in an on-prem environment.
Key Responsibilities
Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python (Django or Flask).
On-Prem Deployment: Install, configure, and manage software on on-premises hardware, including servers and networking equipment.
Database Management: Design database schemas, write efficient queries, and optimize data access layers (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.).
API Integration: Implement and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
Troubleshooting & Debugging: Diagnose and resolve application and infrastructure issues to ensure high availability.
Version Control & CI/CD: Use Git for version control and contribute to continuous integration and delivery pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.).
Security & Compliance: Work with the team to ensure software and infrastructure meet security and compliance requirements.
Documentation: Maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for your code, configurations, and on-prem deployment processes.

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