Python Developer

ASHLAR is hiring Senior Python Developer for a part time position, to be based in Lahore, Pakistan.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend applications using Python,
• Django, and Django REST Framework.
• Build and manage RESTful APIs for seamless integration with web and mobile applications.
• Integrate and manage payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal) and third-party SDKs.
• Work closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and other cross-functional team members.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for efficient and automated deployments.
• Deploy, manage, and monitor applications on AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda).
• Ensure data consistency and performance using PostgreSQL on AWS RDS.
• Leverage Python libraries such as NumPy for data handling and processing where required.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience with Python and Django.
• Strong expertise with Django REST Framework.
• Proficient in relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Hands-on experience with payment gateway integrations (Stripe, PayPal).
• Familiarity with third-party SDKs integration.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.
• Practical knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda).
• Strong proficiency in Git and version control workflows.
• Ability to write clean, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with containerization tools (Docker).
• Knowledge of asynchronous task queues (Celery, Redis).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Exposure to ETL pipelines and workflow orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: Remote