Python Django Backend Developer Needed for SaaS MVP

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We're looking for a Python Django developer to help improve and maintain the backend of our SaaS application. You'll be working with our frontend developer to build new API endpoints, fix bugs, and improve the overall performance of the application. We're a small team, so we're looking for someone who communicates well and enjoys solving problems. This is an ongoing project if things go well. Responsibilities - Build REST API endpoints using Django REST Framework - Design and update PostgreSQL database models - Fix backend bugs and improve application performance - Integrate third-party APIs - Write clean, maintainable Python code - Test API endpoints using Postman - Work with Git and submit pull requests - Communicate progress regularly Nice to Have - Docker experience - Redis - Celery - GraphQL - WebSockets Basic React knowledge Requirements - Good knowledge of Python and Django - Experience building REST APIs - PostgreSQL experience - Familiarity with Git - Good debugging skills - Ability to work independently To Apply Please include: A short introduction. One Django project you've built. Tell us how you usually debug backend issues.

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GraphQL
Redis
Docker
Django
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Member since Jul 15, 2026
  • United States
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