SDE2 / SDE 3 - Python

Role : Python Django Developer (Immediate Joiner)

Location : Gurugram, India (Onsite)

Experience : 4+ Years

Working Days : 6 Days WFO (Monday to Saturday)

Job Summary :

We are looking for an experienced Python Developer with strong expertise in Django to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of hands-on experience in building robust, scalable, and efficient web applications.

Proficiency in RabbitMQ, Redis, Celery, and PostgreSQL is essential for managing background tasks, caching, and database performance.

Mandatory Skills : Python, Django, RabbitMQ, Redis, Celery, PostgreSQL, RESTful APIs, Docker.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Django-based web applications and RESTful APIs.
• Design and implement message broker systems using RabbitMQ for asynchronous communication.
• Integrate Redis for caching and session management to improve application performance.
• Utilize Celery for managing distributed task queues and background processing.
• Work with PostgreSQL for schema design, optimization, and query tuning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-end developers and DevOps engineers.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code aligned with industry best practices.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues across the application stack.
• Participate in system architecture discussions, code reviews, and agile ceremonies.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security of applications.

Technical Skills Required :

• Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience with Python and Django.
• Proficiency with RabbitMQ for message brokering.
• Experience with Redis for caching and session storage.
• Practical knowledge of Celery for asynchronous task processing.
• Strong command over PostgreSQL including complex queries and optimization techniques.
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerization concepts.

Preferred Skills :

• Exposure to CI/CD tools and processes.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP.
• Understanding of Django ORM performance tuning.
• Basic knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

Description:

• Should have hands-on experience in Web Development
• Good understanding of PHP and Object-oriented programming paradigm.
• Able to understand project requirement and handle project independently.
• Strong learning capability.
• Having a good knowledge of Jquery.
• Framework experience would be beneficial.
• Should be comfortable to work with the team.
• Should be comfortable with work on any MVC based framework.

Skills required:

• Able to understand project requirement and handle project independently.
• Strong learning capability.
• Contribute in all phases of the development.
• Knowledge of PHP/CodeIgniter will be preferred.
• Basic Knowledge of JavaScript, Web Services.
• Sound knowledge of PHP, mysql, JQuery etc.

• Proven software development experience in PHP

• Understanding of open source projects like Laravel, Drupal, Mysqletc

• Demonstrable knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, Javascript, AJAX etc

• Good knowledge of relational databases, version control tools and of developing web services

• Experience in common third-party APIs (Google, Facebook, Ebay etc)

We are looking for a good backend developer who has worked on core PHP and has basic frontend knowledge. Should have basic knowledge of API development and some basic concepts of Laravel. Must have MYSQL experience.

About the Organization: 

WeMakeScholars is an organization funded and supported by the Ministry of IT, Government of India under the 'Digital India Campaign'. We offer international education finance via scholarships and education loans, to study abroad aspirants. We are currently a 120 members team. Last financial year, we disbursed 2200 Cr in education loans to 8300 students across India.

We are looking for a PHP Developer who is keen to work in a startup environment esp. a product-based company. 

Job Overview

We are hiring developers (from 0 to 10 experience) with relevant knowledge and experience with the development and deployment of large-scale cloud-native enterprise systems on PHP, REST APIs, Node Js, Flutter, AWS & MySql. 

About Tech Department:

• Our internal tech team is responsible for end-to-end in-house tech support which includes and is not limited to design, development & deployment. 
• We are continuously developing and improvising our products to enhance customer and team experience.
• As we are in the Fintech space, our team has to ensure the database security of the application

Job Summary 

• Participate in the full development life cycle, working within broadly defined parameters including design, development, testing, and maintenance of the existing application with minimal supervision.
• Work on optimization and performance improvement activities. Instrument and test performance metrics.
• Participate in peer-to-peer code reviews to improve the quality and maintenance of the codebase.
• Collaboration with multiple internal/external stakeholders such as product, business, DBA, and Dev Ops.
• Design and implement APIs for web/mobile (both Android & iOS) applications.
• To be available on call for the projects or features developed by you. Things break, and you will be responsible to fix it when it does.

Experience & Skills Required

• 2+ years of experience (we are hiring freshers too for junior positions)
• Hands-on experience and knowledge of engineering end-to-end systems.
• Understanding of complete software development life cycle, including coding standards, and code reviews.
• Familiarity with multiple software development practices and tools
• Ability to write clean, modular, and loosely coupled code by the use of design patterns.
• Proficiency in the implementation of algorithms and the use of advanced data structures to solve problems in computing.
• A solid foundation and implementing principles of computer science is a must. Ex: object-oriented programming, concurrency, fundamentals of computer science, SQL databases. 

Value addition 

• Experience with AWS
• Working knowledge of payment gateways 
• Good knowledge of Mysql Query optimization and Database design.

PHP / Laravel / CI developer duties and responsibilities

• Develop, record and maintain cutting edge web-based PHP applications on portal plus premium service platforms.
• Build innovative, state-of-the-art applications and collaborate with the frontend development team.
• Ensure HTML, CSS, and shared JavaScript is valid and consistent across applications.
• Prepare and maintain all applications utilizing standard development tools.
• Utilize backend data services and contribute to increase existing data services API.
• Lead the entire web application development life cycle right from concept stage to delivery and post launch support.
• Convey effectively with all task progress, evaluations, suggestions, schedules along with technical and process issues.
• Document the development process, architecture, and standard components.
• Coordinate with co-developers and keeps project manager well informed of the status of development effort and serves as liaison between development staff and project manager.
• Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in web development.
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PHP / Laravel / CI developer requirements and qualifications

• Previous working experience as a PHP(Laravel/CI) developer for minimum 3 years.
• Proficient with JavaScript, JQuery and AJAX.
• In depth knowledge of object-oriented PHP (>=Laravel 7 or >=CI 4.0) framework.
• Should know about source version control like GIT or SVN
• Familiar with AWS & Linux command line will be added advantage.
• Understanding and implementing security and data protection
• Must be a team player with good communications.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Great aptitude and attitude towards learning.
• Take full responsibility for task/project execution.
• Ability to prioritize own work and respect deadlines.