
Junior Backend Developer
Ibuqa.io
Nairobi | Full Time | NGO / Non-Profit Associations
Closing in 1 week from now
Job Description
- As a Junior Backend Developer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining high-quality backend systems and APIs using Python/Django/Django REST Framework. This role offers the opportunity to work on modern technologies such as REST and GraphQL APIs, while contributing to deployment and infrastructure management on Kubernetes. You will work closely with our experienced developers, learning and growing in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain REST and GraphQL APIs using
- Python/Django and Django REST Framework.
- Assist in the deployment and management of backend services on Kubernetes.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while following best practices for backend development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver highperformance backend solutions.
- Work in a Linux-based environment, using various flavors of *NIX e.g., MacOS, Arch Linux.
- Use PostgreSQL for database management, querying, and optimization.
- Debug, test, and troubleshoot issues to ensure system stability and performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Basic experience with Python and familiarity with
- Django/Django REST Framework for developing APIs.
- Understanding of containerization and deployment using Kubernetes.
- Proficiency with Linux environments, including basic shell scripting and command-line operations.
- Familiarity with relational databases like PostgreSQL.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies in backend development.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for writing efficient, maintainable code.
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