Django Engineer

Hiring Filipino and Philippine-based professionals only! Wingz, is a leading US rideshare company focused on Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT). Visit our website:https://www.wingz.com/ Job Summary: As a Django Engineer at Wingz, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our web applications, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and performant. You will work closely with our cross-functional teams to design, build, and enhance features that improve user experience and drive business growth. • Work Schedule: PH Hours and might overlap to US Hours (EST) • Work Setup: Remote | Independent Contractor • Employment Type: Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity • Salary Range: $2,000-3,000/ Month (USD) • Perks: Unlimited PTO days + HMO (after probation) • Payout: Semi-Monthly • Equipment: Self-Provided Key Responsibilities: Develop and Maintain Web Applications: • Design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs using Django REST framework • Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following best practices and coding standards. • Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications. Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: • Work closely with front-end developers, designers, and product managers to implement new features and improve existing ones. • Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to ensure code quality. • Collaborate with DevOps engineers to optimize deployment processes and infrastructure. Database Management: • Design and optimize database schemas. • Write efficient queries and manage database migrations. • Ensure data integrity and security. Testing and Debugging: • Write unit tests and perform debugging to ensure the reliability of applications. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner. • Conduct regular performance testing and optimize code for better performance. Documentation and Technical Support: • Maintain comprehensive documentation of the codebase and technical processes. • Provide technical support and guidance to team members and stakeholders. • Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve skills and knowledge. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in web development using Django and Django REST framework. • Proficiency in Python, Django, and Django REST framework. • Strong understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. • Experience with RESTful APIs and web services. • Familiarity with database systems (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.). • Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git. • Experience with Docker and containerization is a plus. • Understanding of cloud services (AWS, GCP, etc.) is advantageous. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Strong communication and collaboration skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies. Nice to have: • Front end frameworks such as VueJS or React • Mobile frameworks such as React Native