Senior Django Developer

Senior Django Developer
Los Angeles /
Engineering - Plai App /
Full Time
/ Remote
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Plai Labs is searching for the best and brightest Software Engineers to work on a new central technology platform that will support a number of our newest social product, powered by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. We’re looking for a smart, experienced Senior Django Engineer who thrives in an agile environment.
We are looking for a top-quality Senior Django developer for a large-scale app launch. Our right fit is someone who enjoys solving problems, has deep experience with Django, cares about scalability, interacts effectively in a team environment, and takes ownership and pride in the work that they do.
Who We Are
PlaiDay is the first social network powered by Generative AI. Connect, Create and Collaborate to create content beyond your wildest imagination. We’re a venture-backed startup led by a seasoned team of entrepreneurs with multiple exits and with the PlaiDay App we’re making machine learning fun and accessible for all. Learn more and download the PlaiDay app here: https://plaiday.app/
Responsibilities
Create a flexible and well-structured middle-tier architecture between front end products and backend systems..
Integrate analytics, social sharing, and other 3rd party SDKs at a rapid pace.
Design, develop, and maintain a scalable backend for a central technology platform that supports a range of AI-powered social products.
Integrate third-party services and APIs into the platform as needed.
Write efficient and reliable code that is easy to maintain and understand.
Write clean and well-documented code that follows industry best practices.
Implement security measures to protect user data and ensure the platform is secure.
Optimize the API for speed and scalability.
Troubleshoot and debug any issues that arise in the backend of the platform.
Utilize Celery and Redis for task processing and message queuing.
Write and execute automated tests to ensure the stability and functionality of the platform.
Work closely with product leadership, product designers and backend engineers to build and release on schedule.
Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure a responsive and user-friendly platform.
Qualifications
MUST Candidate must be available for 6 hours of daily working overlap with US (Central time).
5+ years of experience with Python / Django development.
Experience with designing and developing scalable backends for complex applications.
Experience with building social media platforms or similar applications.
Proficient in Python, Django, and related libraries.
Experience with Celery/Redis or other task processing and message queuing tools.
Familiarity with front-end development technologies, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Familiarity with automated testing tools and methodologies.
Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
Knowledge of cloud platforms and services, such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
Experience with agile software development methodologies.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
Database experience, postgresql, cloud spanner experience a plus
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