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