Django Developer

Robert Half - Charleston, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charleston, SC

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About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled Django Developer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Python web frameworks and a passion for building scalable, efficient, and user-friendly applications. This role will involve designing, developing, and maintaining robust web applications, APIs, and data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust backend systems using Django and its ecosystem.
• Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable Python code.
• Implement RESTful APIs to power frontend applications and data integrations.
• Optimize database queries and application performance.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to build seamless user experiences.
• Integrate React frontend framework with Django backend.
• Design and implement efficient data models using relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
• Write comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Utilize testing tools like Selenium and Scrapy for automated testing.
• Deploy applications to production environments using containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Python web development.
• Strong proficiency in Django and its core concepts.
• Experience with Python frameworks and libraries (e.g., Flask, PyTorch).
• Proficiency in JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Node.js).
• Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and tools (Selenium, Scrapy).
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan