Hitech Construction Company Limited is seeking a highly skilled Django Backend Engineer with strong expertise in backend development, system architecture, and on-premise infrastructure management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Django, Django REST Framework, Celery, Redis, Gunicorn, and Nginx, and the ability to manage Linux Ubuntu VPS environments for production deployment and performance optimization.
This role is perfect for a versatile engineer who thrives in building scalable systems, integrating frontends with robust backends, and ensuring smooth performance across development and production environments.
Key Responsibilities :
Design, develop, and maintain Django and Django REST Framework applications.
Architect scalable database schemas and ensure high data integrity.
Configure and manage Ubuntu VPS environments for deployment and optimization.
Implement and manage Celery and Redis for background tasks and caching.
Deploy and maintain Gunicorn and Nginx for secure and efficient production setups.
Integrate responsive frontends using Bootstrap 5 and related frameworks.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate technical requirements into structured, maintainable systems.
Manage and troubleshoot on-premise datacenter infrastructure when required.
Conduct code reviews and enforce best development practices.
Requirements :
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Django and Django REST Framework.
Strong understanding of Linux (Ubuntu) administration and infrastructure management.
Proven experience deploying and managing applications using Gunicorn, Nginx, Celery, and Redis.
Proficiency in PostgreSQL / MySQL and database schema design.
Familiarity with Bootstrap 5 and frontend integration.
Excellent understanding of system design, scalability, and security best practices.
Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
Nice to Have :
Experience with Docker and containerized deployments.
Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
Experience with Git workflows and agile development environments.
Backend Engineer • Victoria Island, Lagos, NG