Junior Backend Developer (Python/Django)

$50,000 - $70,000/Yr

CallSine LLC - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Philadelphia, PA

About the position

CallSine LLC is looking for a Junior Backend Developer with foundational experience in Python and Django to join their team. The role focuses on managing data interchange between the server and users, ensuring high performance and responsiveness. The ideal candidate will contribute to the development and maintenance of web-based applications, collaborating with frontend developers to enhance user experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web-based applications using Python, Django, and other backend technologies.
• Design and implement low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications.
• Integrate user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic.
• Implement security and data protection solutions.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Design and implement data storage solutions.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience.
• Develop reusable code and libraries for future use.

Requirements

• Light experience as a Backend Developer (can be personal projects, open source, or previous employment).
• Strong proficiency in Python with some knowledge of the Django framework.
• Understanding of the threading limitations of Python, and multi-process architecture.
• Familiarity with ORM (Object Relational Mapper) libraries.
• Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system.
• Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments.
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
• Familiarity with event-driven programming in Python.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think algorithmically.
• Experience with Docker is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Docker (1 year preferred).
• Experience with Django (2 years preferred).
• Experience with APIs (1 year preferred).

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities
• Performance bonus