Python Developer (US)

About The Role

We are looking for a Python Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable applications and backend services. The ideal candidate has strong Python programming skills, hands-on experience with Django and REST APIs, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable applications using Python and Django.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Design efficient, reusable, and maintainable code.
• Work with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure application reliability.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, QA engineers, DevOps, and product teams.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design decisions.
• Follow software development best practices, security standards, and CI/CD processes.

Required Skills

• 1–5 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Hands-on experience with Django or Django REST Framework.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, HTTP, JSON, and API integrations.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with Git and version-control workflows.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with FastAPI or Flask.
• Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Redis, Celery, or message queues.
• Exposure to microservices and distributed systems.
• Basic understanding of application security and authentication such as OAuth2/JWT.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent practical experience may also be considered.

Compensation

Estimated Salary Range: $90,000–$195,000+ annually, depending on experience, technical skills, location, and role level.

Work Locations

San Francisco, CA | New York, NY | Austin, TX | Seattle, WA