Job Description

Job Title: Senior Developer (Python/Django)

Location:

Pune, India

Company:

Protegk IT Solutions

Experience:

4-6 Years

Employment Type:

Full-Time

About Protegk IT Solutions:

Protegk IT Solutions is a fast-growing software company based in Pune, building innovative and scalable digital products. We focus primarily on

Python and Django

for backend development and leverage modern frontend and testing technologies to deliver robust solutions. Our team values clean code, collaboration, and continuous learning.

About the Role:

We are seeking a

Senior Software Developer

with 3-5 years of experience in backend or full-stack development using

Python and Django

. This role sits

between our Software Developers and the Team Lead

, acting as both a senior technical contributor and a mentor.

You'll play a vital part in leading development of key features, guiding junior team members, and ensuring high code quality and project efficiency. This is a hands-on coding role with growing leadership responsibilities.

Team Structure:

You will work in a collaborative team that includes:

Software Developers & Junior Developers

(1-3 years experience)

Python Developers

Testers (Manual + Automation)

Reporting to the

Team Lead Developer

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, optimize, and maintain high-quality backend code using

Python and Django

Design and implement

RESTful APIs

and backend logic for web/mobile applications Review code, mentor junior developers, and enforce clean architecture and best practices Own the development of critical modules and ensure timely delivery Collaborate with the frontend, QA, and DevOps teams for smooth integration and release cycles Identify and troubleshoot complex bugs and performance issues Participate in sprint planning, estimations, and technical discussions with the Team Lead Support and guide

Software Developers

in day-to-day problem-solving and feature implementation

Required Skills & Qualifications:

3-5 years of professional experience in backend or full stack development Strong hands-on knowledge of

Python

and the

Django

framework (Django REST Framework experience is a plus) Solid understanding of

RESTful API design and implementation

Familiarity with

frontend technologies

(HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular is a bonus) Proficient with

PostgreSQL

,

MySQL

, or similar relational databases Experience with version control systems like

Git

Comfortable working in

Agile/Scrum

environments Exposure to

Docker

, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), or CI/CD pipelines is a plus

Nice to Have:

Experience mentoring or onboarding junior developers Knowledge of automated testing tools (Pytest, Selenium) Exposure to microservices, WebSockets, or GraphQL Familiarity with software deployment, DevOps practices

What You'll Bring:

A mindset focused on quality, performance, and scalability The ability to take ownership of features and guide them to completion Strong communication and collaboration skills Passion for mentoring and raising the technical bar of your team A desire to grow into future leadership roles (e.g., Tech Lead)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

what is your current CTC? and expected CTC? How many years of experience you have in development?
Experience:

Development: 4 years (Required)
Location:

Yerwada, Pune, Maharashtra (Required)
Work Location: In person