Django Backend Lead Developer

This is a Fully Remote Job

About Our Client:

The organization operates in the software development industry, focusing on enterprise application development and system integrations. It addresses challenges related to creating scalable, robust web applications and seamless integration across various enterprise systems, cloud platforms, and third-party services. The organization emphasizes delivering solutions that support complex integrations with ERP, CRM, payment gateways, and identity management systems.

About the Opportunity:

The DJANGO BACKEND LEAD DEVELOPER will lead the design and development of scalable web applications and integration solutions. This role is responsible for driving architecture decisions, mentoring development teams, and ensuring the delivery of robust, secure, and scalable backend systems. The position is critical for advancing the organization’s technical capabilities and integrating diverse enterprise systems effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Lead development and architecture decisions for Django-based web applications.
• Design and implement REST APIs, web services, and microservices.
• Develop and manage enterprise integrations including third-party APIs, ERP/CRM, payment gateways, and identity management systems.
• Oversee asynchronous processing using tools like Celery, Redis, RabbitMQ, or Kafka.
• Optimize database performance for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
• Utilize Azure Cloud Platform for deployment and scalability.
• Apply containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, Terraform.
• Mentor and support development teams in best practices and technical growth.

Requirements:

• Minimum 9 years of software development experience.
• Strong expertise in Python, Django, and Django REST Framework.
• Proven experience with REST API design and consumption.
• Experience integrating with third-party APIs, ERP/CRM systems (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics), payment gateways, and identity management protocols (OAuth2, SAML, OpenID Connect, Azure AD).
• Proficiency with asynchronous task processing frameworks.
• Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and database optimization.
• Experience with Azure Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, Terraform, and CI/CD.

Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and other relevant factors.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Note:

TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.