Jahnel Group’s mission is to provide the absolute best environment for software creators to pursue their passion by connecting them with great clients doing meaningful work. We get to build some of the most complex and compelling applications for our clients located across the country.
We’re a fast-growing INC 5000 recognized company, yet we still work as a very close-knit team (100+ employees). We’re growing like crazy, and if you’re looking for the next place to call home, hit us up for a beer or coffee.
We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Python and Django to join a high-performing engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who has spent significant time building and maintaining production systems with Django and has a strong foundation in Python development.
We’re looking for engineers who can take ownership of complex backend systems, make sound technical decisions, and contribute to scalable, maintainable solutions. This is a senior-level position requiring extensive hands-on experience with both Python and Django.
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python and Django
- Develop and maintain robust APIs and backend services
- Design and optimize database solutions and data models
- Troubleshoot complex production issues and improve system performance and reliability
- Collaborate with frontend engineers, product teams, and other stakeholders
- Participate in architecture and technical design discussions
- Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
- Support CI/CD pipelines and production deployments
- 7+ years of professional Python development experience
- 5+ years of hands-on Django development experience
- Strong understanding of backend architecture and web application development
- Proven experience building and maintaining production-grade applications
- Strong knowledge of APIs, databases, and software design principles
- Experience with automated testing and modern software development practices
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex technical projects
- Strong communication skills and English fluency (written and verbal)
The work hours will be approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST, depending on workload, with the occasional late night when a tight deadline calls for it. We work for security-conscious clients, thus background checks will be required.
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