Job Purpose 🎯

We are looking for a skilled Python/Django Rest Framework Software Engineer with experience engineering and maintaining complex web applications to join the Amitruck backend engineering team.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying high-quality API service solutions.

Job Duties and Responsibilities 💼

• Design, develop and maintain API using Django Rest Framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify requirements and develop software solutions.
• Write high-quality, reusable and efficient code.
• Write high-quality code and API reference documentation using markdown.
• Write unit tests to ensure code quality and coverage requirements are met.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other team members.
• Participate in agile software development process and provide accurate estimates.
• Continuously learn and stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in Python/Django development.

Experience Required 🎖

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Python, Django and DRF TDD development.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts and design patterns, SOLID principles, DRY principles and REST API industry standards.
• Experience in developing RESTful APIs and integrating with third-party APIs
• Strong knowledge of distributed task queue systems such as Celery
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git
• Experience in writing unit tests using the Django testing framework
• Familiarity with agile software development methodologies
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with Docker.

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Amitruck is an equal-opportunity employer.