Lead Python Developer

Are you ready to take on the challenge?

Django Stars is looking for an experienced Lead Python Developer.

You will work on a challenging long-term project from the MENA region in the retail domain. This project is planned to be built from scratch and automate core business functions:

• property and warehouse management;
• point of sales solution;
• product information management;
• logistic platform.

This project will be an umbrella for other small projects planned in the nearest future. You will be responsible for marketplace architecture planning and integration with needed systems, overall cooperation with the client, and inter-team tech collaborations.

Your work will demand involvement in building innovative e-commerce solutions for retail in the phase of the post-COVID-19 world.

Requirements:

Tech Skills:

• Strong expertise in Python and Django;
• Experience working with the databases;
• Experience with building integrations with cloud-based services;
• Knowledge in Patterns, S.O.L.I.D. ;
• Passionate about developing and designing complex architectures;
• Work well in an experienced team with the ability to work independently on significant pieces of functionality (gathering requirements, preparing the design, and implementation);
• Understanding of REST principles;
• Knowledge of the agile & scrum;
• Computer science education;
• Good spoken English.

Soft Skills:

• Team Leadership (leading and motivating);
• Presentation skills (conference speaker experience as a plus));
• Communication skills ;
• Developing individuals (coaching and mentoring);
• Team and Project Management (people, scope, budget, timelines, risks, etc.);
• Difficult interactions;
• Time Management ;
• Stress Management;
• Innovation and creativity (own pet projects, own start-ups as a plus).

Would be a plus:

• Advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL;
• Knowledge in DDD;
• GraphQL, Graphene-Django knowledge;
• Experience with React + Apollo.

We offer:

• Interesting projects mostly related but not limited to Finance & Banking, Travel & Booking, Taxi & Transportation industries;
• Flexible schedule (say no to exhausting 9 — 18);
• Cozy office located near the underground station;
• The crazy and friendly team of people to work with and to learn from;
• English speaking club and grammar lessons;
• Gaming zone;
• Conferences;
• Team buildings;
• A lot of challenges and fun.