Python/Django Developer

Summary

Cogent Labs is looking for a Python/Django Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application; therefore, a theoretical understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.

Prerequisites (in order of importance)

• A bachelors or equivalent degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering OR exceptional display of self-learning ability
• 1-3 years of experience with Python/Django
• Strong analytical ability. You should be able to find solutions to non-trivial problems

Must Have

• Basic/Intermediate knowledge of a python based web framework (Django, Flask, FAST API, Scrapy)
• Experience building REST APIs for web/mobile clients
• Basic knowledge of frontend technologies (Javascript, Jquery, React.js, Angular)
• Good understanding of core Computer Science Principles
• Above average problem-solving skills and analytical ability
• Good working knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL etc.)
• Work in an agile environment following incremental and iterative solution delivery
• Academic knowledge of OOP, Data Structures, Algorithms and Databases
• At least academic knowledge of Web Fundamentals
• Intermediate level knowledge of Git

Good to Have

• Experience working with Celery/Celery Beat for distributed task processing
• Experience working with Redis
• Basic understanding of Docker/Docker Compose
• Basic understanding of Devops
• Good communication (verbal/written)
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Experience partnering closely with UX and Frontend Developers
• Experience participate in architectural, design, and product discussions

Bonus points for

• Exceptional communication skills
• High energy individuals
• Out of the box thinkers
• Experience working with high throughput systems (1M+ MAU)

Skills

• Python
• Django
• Docker
• Docker Compose
• Celery
• Celery Beat
• Redis
• Nginx
• Gunicorn
• REST API
• Databases
• Linux

Perks

• No Attendance Track
• Flexible Working Hours
• Flat Hierarchy
• Growth Culture
• Daily Free Lunch
• Multiple Indoor Games
• Monthly Sports Activities
• Monthly Events
• Quarterly Team Dinners
• Annual Increments
• Travel Allowance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs75,000.00 - Rs200,000.00 per month