Senior Fast API/ Django Developer

Position Overview

We're seeking a FastAPI & Django Developer to join our development team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on a production-grade platform while gaining hands-on experience with modern backend technologies, cloud services, and best practices in API development.

Key Responsibilities

• API Development & Maintenance
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using FastAPI framework
• Implement new endpoints following existing service layer architecture patterns
• Work with Pydantic schemas for request/response validation
• Design and implement database models using SQLAlchemy ORM
• Write and execute database migrations using Alembic
• Work with PostgreSQL for data persistence
• Integrate third-party services (AWS S3, Firebase, Stripe, etc.)
• Build and maintain authentication/authorization systems (JWT tokens, OAuth)
• Develop real-time notification systems using Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)

Code Quality & Testing

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in development and production environments
• Follow established coding standards and best practices

Collaboration & Learning

• Work closely with senior developers on feature implementation
• Participate in sprint planning and daily standups
• Document API endpoints and technical processes
• Continuously learn and adopt new technologies and patterns

Required Skills & Qualifications

Essential Technical Skills

• Python: 2+ year of professional or project experience
• FastAPI or Django: Basic to intermediate understanding of either framework
• REST API Design: Understanding of RESTful principles and best practices
• SQL & ORMs: Experience with SQL databases and ORMs (SQLAlchemy preferred)
• Git: Version control fundamentals and collaborative workflows
• Nice to Have
• Experience with Pydantic for data validation
• Familiarity with Alembic or other migration tools
• Understanding of Redis for caching and session management
• Knowledge of AWS services (S3, EC2, Lambda)
• Experience with Celery for asynchronous task processing
• Exposure to payment gateway integrations (Stripe, PayPal)
• Understanding of OAuth and JWT-based authentication
• Experience with Docker and containerization
• Familiarity with Firebase (FCM, Authentication)
• Soft Skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Attention to detail and code quality

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering
• Experience: 2 years of professional software development experience
• Fresh graduates with strong project portfolios are encouraged to apply
• Personal projects or contributions to open-source projects are a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs90,000.00 - Rs100,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Lahore resident will be preferred or who already setlled in Lahore

Experience:

• Django: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person