Senior Back End Developer (Remote)

Location: Fully Remote (CET Time Zone)

Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Start Date: Second Week of January 2025

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Back-End Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python, specifically utilizing the Django framework, and will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust back-end solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain back-end applications using Python and Django
• Design and implement RESTful APIs that handle several hundred requests per minute
• Integrate with various systems, including Microsoft 365, Exchange Servers, Google Calendar, HubSpot, etc
• Optimize applications for maximum performance and scalability
• Collaborate with front-end developers and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and functionality
• Utilize SQL for effective data management and database interactions
• Work within a Linux development environment and employ containerization tools like Docker
• Participate in code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and promoting best practices.

Your profile

• Proven experience as a Back-End Developer, with a strong emphasis on Python and Django
• In-depth understanding of RESTful API design and development
• Solid experience with SQL and database management
• Familiarity with performance optimization techniques for high-traffic applications
• Experience working with integrations involving Microsoft 365, Exchange Servers, Google Calendar, and other third-party services
• Comfortable working in a Linux development environment
• Familiarity with Docker and containerization
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Why us?

• 100% remote
• Competitive hourly rate
• Assigned Account Manager for Developers

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About Us

Index is a UK-based company providing end-to-end remote-work services, powered by our digital platform. We help leading companies like GoEuro, Vodafone, Venly, YC startups, and 100 more companies to scale their engineering team by finding and managing high-performing tech talent.

We are growing fast and have the vision of building the leading software development company in the world. If you are up for the challenge, we want you to join us!

Here are some reviews from our teammates on -> Glassdoor.

We Are

• Fastest Growing Tech Startup. We are growing faster than the market and have the vision of building the leading software talent network in the world.
• International Team. We bring together people from 7+ countries with varied work experience and functional expertise and different perspectives on strategic and organisational challenges.
• A Great Place to Work UK -certified company. Our place on the GPW prestigious list is driven by the employee engagement survey, measuring the extent to which everyone across Index feels about the culture we’ve developed collectively, making us a truly great workplace for all.

You would make an ideal candidate for our company if you are willing to commit to the following:

Above Average Principles

• Integrity.
• Respect. Show empathy and respect to others and their feelings; Show others that you care.
• Extra-Mile. Excellence and work ethics. Ask the question: “What else can I do?”; Reject average, good to pass by.
• Move Quickly and Be Resourcefulness. Do more with less.
• Ongoing Learner. Ask the questions: “What coaching do you have for me?” and “What can I do better?“; What is the learning here?.
• Team Player. Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.
• Extra Smile. We look to the positive side in every situation. We love what we do every day. Ask the question: “What is good in this?”.