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Python Web Developer Job Description Template

A Python Web Developer is responsible for writing server-side web application logic. Python web developers usually develop back-end components, connect the application with the other (often third-party) web services, and support the front-end developers by integrating their work with the Python application.

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A Python Web Developer is responsible for writing server-side web application logic. The Python language comes in two variations: Python 2 and Python 3. However, this distinction is seldom required to be made, since a good Python developer can easily adapt to the differences. Python web developers usually develop back-end components, connect the application with the other third-party web services, and support the front-end developers by integrating their work with the Python application.

Writing a good job description and advertisement for a Python developer requires particular attention to be paid to the developer’s experience with this interpreted programming language. Partly due to the versatility of the language, posting a generic Python developer job ad may not help you find programmers that can satisfy your particular needs. This article will provide you with a sample Python Web Developer job description that will help you write a perfect job ad, and assure that you easily find and hire the person that matches your specific criteria.

Python Developer - Job Description and Ad Template

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Company Introduction

{{Write a short and catchy paragraph about your company. Make sure to provide information about the company’s culture, perks, and benefits. Mention office hours, remote working possibilities, and everything else you think of that makes your company interesting.}}

Job Description

We are looking for a Python Web Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application; therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.

Responsibilities

  • Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
  • Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
  • Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server side logic
  • Implementation of security and data protection
  • Integration of data storage solutions {{may include databases, key-value stores, blob stores, etc.}}
  • {{Add other responsibilities here that are relevant}}

Skills And Qualifications

  • Expert in Python, with knowledge of at least one Python web framework {{such as Django, Flask, etc depending on your technology stack}}
  • Familiarity with some ORM (Object Relational Mapper) libraries
  • Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system
  • Understanding of the threading limitations of Python, and multi-process architecture
  • Good understanding of server-side templating languages {{such as Jinja 2, Mako, etc depending on your technology stack}}
  • Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
  • Understanding of accessibility and security compliance {{depending on the specific project}}
  • Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
  • Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
  • Familiarity with event-driven programming in Python
  • Understanding of the differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
  • Able to create database schemas that represent and support business processes
  • Strong unit test and debugging skills
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools {{such as Git, Mercurial or SVN}}
  • {{Make sure to mention other frameworks, libraries, or any other technology related to your development stack}}
  • {{List education level or certification you require}}
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