About the role
We are looking for a skilled Python Backend Developer with strong hands-on programming experience and a good understanding of SQL, databases, REST APIs, and backend development. The ideal candidate should have experience developing, maintaining, and optimizing backend applications, along with strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and enhance backend applications using Python.
- Write, optimise, and manage SQL queries, including joins, subqueries, and complex queries.
- Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
- Develop and integrate RESTful APIs for backend services.
- Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation.
- Write unit tests and ensure code quality and application reliability.
- Use Git for version control and collaborative development.
- Collaborate with frontend developers, QA teams, and other stakeholders.
- Support data processing and ETL-related activities.
Requirements:
- Strong hands-on experience in Python programming.
- Good knowledge of SQL, joins, subqueries, and query optimisation.
- Experience working with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
- Knowledge of REST APIs and backend development concepts.
- Understanding of debugging, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience with Git and version control.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
- Knowledge of data processing and ETL pipelines.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.
- Understanding of application deployment and backend architecture.