We’re Hiring: Senior Backend Developer (Python/Django)

Posted Yesterday
Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote or Hybrid
150K-180K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Generative AI • Big Data Analytics
The Role
Build, maintain, and scale e-commerce backend services using Python and Django. Develop REST APIs and features for catalogs, inventory, carts, checkout, orders, payments, and accounts. Integrate third-party services, optimize databases and performance, implement security controls, write tested code, resolve production issues, and collaborate on architecture, planning, reviews, deployment, and CI/CD.
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About Wonuva

Wonuva is looking for an experienced Senior Backend Developer to help build, maintain, and scale our e-commerce platform. We’re seeking a skilled engineer with strong expertise in Python and Django, a solid understanding of e-commerce systems, and a passion for building secure, scalable, and high-performance backend applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Python and Django/Django REST Framework.
  • Build and optimize RESTful APIs to support our e-commerce website and frontend applications.
  • Develop core e-commerce features, including product catalogs, inventory management, shopping carts, checkout, orders, payments, and customer accounts.
  • Integrate third-party services such as payment gateways, shipping providers, and external APIs.
  • Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data models using PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
  • Ensure application security, scalability, performance, and reliability.
  • Implement authentication, authorization, and role-based access control.
  • Write clean, reusable, well-tested, and maintainable code.
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, bugs, and production issues.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, product managers, and other team members.
  • Participate in code reviews, technical planning, and architectural decisions.
  • Follow best practices for version control, automated testing, deployment, and CI/CD.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional backend development experience preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and Django.
  • Hands-on experience with Django REST Framework and REST API development.
  • Proven experience developing and maintaining e-commerce websites or platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other relational databases.
  • Experience with third-party API integrations and payment gateway integrations.
  • Understanding of authentication, authorization, data security, and API best practices.
  • Experience with Git and collaborative software development workflows.
  • Familiarity with automated testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
  • Ability to write clean, efficient, scalable, and maintainable code.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Redis, Celery, background jobs, and asynchronous task processing.
  • Experience with AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or other cloud platforms.
  • Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience designing scalable systems for high-traffic e-commerce platforms.
  • Knowledge of caching strategies, search functionality, and inventory synchronization.
  • Experience with microservices or event-driven architecture.
  • Understanding of e-commerce security and reliable payment processing.

What We Offer

  • An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to Wonuva’s e-commerce platform.
  • Ownership of important backend features and technical decisions.
  • A collaborative, growth-oriented working environment.
  • Opportunities to work with modern technologies and scalable architectures.
  • Competitive compensation based on experience and skills.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about backend engineering and have hands-on experience building e-commerce platforms with Python and Django, we would love to hear from you.

Please share your resume, GitHub profile, LinkedIn profile, and relevant project experience at [Insert Application Email or Link].

Join Wonuva and help us build a powerful, reliable, and scalable e-commerce experience!

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of professional backend development experience
  • Strong proficiency in Python and Django
  • Hands-on experience with Django REST Framework and REST API development
  • Experience developing and maintaining e-commerce websites or platforms
  • Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other relational databases
  • Experience with third-party API integrations and payment gateway integrations
  • Understanding of authentication, authorization, data security, and API best practices
  • Experience with Git and collaborative software development workflows
  • Familiarity with automated testing, debugging, and performance optimization
  • Ability to write clean, efficient, scalable, and maintainable code
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Experience with Redis, Celery, background jobs, and asynchronous task processing
  • Experience with AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or other cloud platforms
  • Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience designing scalable systems for high-traffic e-commerce platforms
  • Knowledge of caching strategies, search functionality, and inventory synchronization
  • Experience with microservices or event-driven architecture
  • Understanding of e-commerce security and reliable payment processing
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