Django Backend Lead Developer

Quick Facts

• Role: Django Backend Lead Developer

• Location: Remote (Jersey City, NJ / Charlotte, NC)

Description

Lead backend development using Django and Databricks, designing scalable and secure APIs while optimizing database performance. Integrate and deploy solutions using Azure Cloud, and drive technical decisions through architecture design, code reviews, and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of backend systems using Django/Databricks

• Design and implement scalable and secure APIs

• Integrate Azure Cloud services for deployment and application management

• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and stakeholders

• Perform code reviews and enforce best practices

• Optimize database performance and manage data storage solutions

• Ensure applications meet performance and security standards

• Participate in architecture design and technical decision-making

Requirements

• 10+ years of backend development experience

• 5+ years of experience with Django

• Proficient in Python and Python frameworks

• Experience with microservices architecture

• Hands-on cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)

• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Proven Azure Cloud services experience

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies

• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases

Benefits

Lead and mentor a technical team while delivering high-quality backend solutions.