Python​/Django Developer

Technology & Design Full-time 51-200 employees
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Based in San Diego, California we are an IT consulting company that uses state-of-the-art software development methodologies to deliver a high standard variety of projects to our valued clients. We specialize in UX/UI Design and Development for Web and Mobile applications. We are a passionate group of designers and engineers with experience in creating applications for VC-funded companies.

Python 4 Django 4 SQL 4

We are seeking a highly skilled Python/Django Developer with a strong background in backend development, working with relational databases, and an interest in improving performance. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and maintain web applications, as well as handle complex data-driven challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable web applications using Python and Django frameworks.
• Work extensively with SQL engines such as MySQL or Postgre
  
  SQL for data storage, manipulation, and optimization.
• Design and implement complex SQL queries to retrieve and manage large datasets efficiently.
• Optimize database performance by identifying bottlenecks and refactoring queries. (Example:
  Rewrite JOIN-based queries to reduce execution time by indexing relevant columns and restructuring the schema.)
• Integrate asynchronous task queues using Celery for background processing.
• Implement validation and data parsing with Pydantic to ensure efficient and structured data management.
• Utilize Pandas for complex data analysis and manipulation.
• Build web scraping solutions to extract data from various sources, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical scraping standards.
• Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code following best practices.

Required Skills &

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of experince in Python and Django.
• Good experience with SQL engines—specifically MySQL and/or Postgre
  
  SQL.
• Experience creating complex queries and improving database performance. Proven ability to optimize and refactor queries.
• Proficiency with Celery for task queues, Pydantic for data validation, and Pandas for data manipulation.
• Experience in web scraping, with knowledge of web technologies and best practices.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Nice-to-Have:
• Experience with RESTful APIs or Graph
  
  QL.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, etc.).