Django Developer

Job Description: Django Developer

Software Engineering

Full-Time

Job Title

Django Developer

Experience

3–8 Years

Employment Type

Full-Time

Department

Software Development / Engineering

Location

Hyderabad / Bangalore / Pune / Chennai

Work Mode

Hybrid / On-site / Remote

1. Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Django Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications using Python and Django.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Python programming, Django framework, Django REST Framework (DRF), REST API development, database management, and backend application development.

The candidate will work closely with frontend developers, QA engineers, DevOps teams, and product managers to deliver robust and scalable software solutions.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Python and Django.
• Build scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Django REST Framework.
• Develop reusable application components and business logic.
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Design, develop, and optimize database schemas and queries.
• Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
• Implement caching mechanisms using Redis.
• Develop asynchronous tasks using Celery and message brokers.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
• Implement database migrations and ORM operations.
• Write unit tests and integration tests using Pytest and Django Test Framework.
• Debug application issues and resolve production defects.
• Collaborate with frontend developers for API integration.
• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions.
• Deploy applications using Docker and cloud platforms.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows.

3. Required Technical Skills

Technical Area

Required Skills

Programming Language

Python 3.x

Backend Framework

Django

API Framework

Django REST Framework (DRF)

API Development

REST APIs, JSON

Database

PostgreSQL, MySQL

ORM

Django ORM

Caching

Redis

Task Processing

Celery

Messaging

RabbitMQ, Kafka

Frontend Basics

HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Testing

Pytest, unittest, Django Test Framework

Version Control

Git, GitHub, GitLab

Cloud

AWS, Azure, GCP

Containerization

Docker, Kubernetes

Web Servers

Nginx, Gunicorn, Uvicorn

CI/CD

Jenkins, GitHub Actions

4. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3–8 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python programming.
• Extensive knowledge of Django framework and its architecture.
• Experience developing REST APIs using Django REST Framework.
• Strong understanding of Python OOP concepts and data structures.
• Experience with SQL databases and query optimization.
• Knowledge of Django ORM and database migrations.
• Experience implementing authentication and authorization.
• Understanding of application security and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with Git and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

5. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing large-scale enterprise web applications.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture.
• Experience with asynchronous programming in Python.
• Familiarity with Celery, Redis, and RabbitMQ.
• Experience deploying Django applications on AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline implementation.
• Familiarity with GraphQL API development.
• Experience integrating AI/ML models or LLM APIs into Django applications.
• Understanding of application monitoring and logging tools.

6. Key Competencies

• Strong Python programming skills.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of backend architecture and API development.
• Ability to develop scalable and maintainable applications.
• Strong database design and optimization skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Ownership of development tasks and deliverables.

7. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Backend application performance and scalability.
• API response time and reliability.
• Code quality and maintainability.
• Database query optimization.
• Application security and stability.
• Unit test coverage and defect reduction.
• Successful delivery of development milestones.
• Reduction in production issues.

8. Interview Process

• Initial Technical Screening
• Python Programming and Coding Assessment
• Django Framework Technical Round
• Django REST Framework and API Development
• Database and SQL Optimization Round
• System Design and Microservices Round
• Technical Manager / HR Discussion

9. Candidate Search Keywords

Useful for Naukri, LinkedIn, and JobDiva recruitment searches

• Django Developer
• Python Django Developer
• Django Backend Developer
• Senior Django Developer
• Django REST Framework Developer
• Python Backend Engineer
• Django Software Engineer
• Django API Developer
• Django Full Stack Developer
• Django Web Developer
• Python Web Application Developer
• Django Microservices Developer
• Django Cloud Developer
• Python API Engineer

10. Technical Screening Questions

No.

Interview Question

1

What is Django, and what are its main features?

2

Explain Django's MVT architecture.

3

What is the difference between Django and Flask?

4

What is Django ORM, and how does it work?

5

Explain the difference between select_related() and prefetch_related().

6

What is Django REST Framework?

7

How do you implement authentication using JWT in Django?

8

What are Django middleware components?

9

How do you optimize database queries in Django?

10

How do you handle background tasks using Celery and Redis?

11. Boolean Search String for Recruitment

("Django Developer" OR "Python Django Developer" OR "Django Backend Developer" OR "Django REST Framework Developer") AND (Python AND Django) AND (DRF OR "REST API") AND (PostgreSQL OR MySQL) AND (Redis OR Celery OR Microservices)

JobDiva Recruitment Details

Field

Suggested Value

Job Title

Django Developer

Experience

3–8 Years

Job Type

Full-Time

Openings

2

Primary Skill

Python, Django

Secondary Skills

DRF, REST API

Database

PostgreSQL / MySQL

Additional Skills

Redis, Celery, Docker

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Must-have skills

Python, Django, Django REST Framework, REST APIs, SQL, PostgreSQL, Git.

Recruitment tip

Prioritize candidates with hands-on Django REST Framework experience if the requirement is backend-focused. Django experience alone does not necessarily mean the candidate has strong API development experience.