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A Python developer job description covering web back-ends with Django or FastAPI, automation scripts and data pipelines. It is written for SaaS, analytics and startup teams that use Python as their main language.

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JOB DESCRIPTION – PYTHON DEVELOPER

Job Title:
Python Developer
Department:
Engineering
Reports To:
Technical Lead
Location:
[Work Location]
Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
2–5 years in Python development
Job Code:
[Reference Number]

About [Company Name]

[Company Name] is [one-line description of your business, products/services and team size]. Office address: [Company Address].

Job Summary

The Python Developer will build back-end services, APIs and automation for [Product] at [Company Name] using [Django / FastAPI], writing clean, tested code and integrating with data stores and third-party services.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Develop REST APIs using [Django REST Framework / FastAPI]
  2. Design models and migrations using the ORM
  3. Write background tasks with Celery or similar
  4. Build scripts to automate data imports and reports
  5. Integrate third-party APIs and webhooks
  6. Write pytest-based unit and integration tests
  7. Containerise services with Docker
  8. Monitor and optimise performance
  9. Review code and follow PEP 8 standards

Required Skills

  • Python 3 and OOP
  • [Django / Flask / FastAPI]
  • PostgreSQL / MySQL
  • Git, Docker, Linux
  • Pytest

Qualifications & Experience

  • B.E. / B.Tech / MCA / B.Sc (CS)
  • 2–5 years of Python development

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

  • Pandas and data pipelines
  • AWS Lambda / GCP
  • Async programming

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPITargetReview Frequency
APIs delivered to spec[Percentage]%Per sprint
Automation hours saved[Number] per monthQuarterly
Bug fix turnaroundWithin [Number] daysMonthly

Salary Range

₹[Minimum CTC] – ₹[Maximum CTC] per annum (CTC), depending on experience and skills. Final offer will show the fixed and variable split and approximate in-hand salary.

Benefits

  • Provident Fund (EPF) and ESI as applicable, gratuity as per law
  • [Number] days of paid leave plus public holidays as per company policy
  • [Health insurance / group mediclaim cover]
  • Learning budget

How to Apply

Share your CV with GitHub link and frameworks used. Send your application to [HR Email] with the subject line "Application – Python Developer – [Your Name]" or apply through [Application Link]. Last date to apply: [Date].

Prepared by
[HR Name]
Human Resources
Date: [Date]
Approved by
[Reporting Manager]
Engineering
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • A job summary that explains why the python developer role exists and where it sits in Engineering
  • 9 role-specific responsibilities, starting with develop REST APIs using [Django REST Framework / FastAPI]
  • Required skills such as python 3 and oop and [django / flask / fastapi], so screening criteria are clear
  • Qualifications and experience (2–5 years in Python development) stated up front to filter applications
  • A KPI table, e.g. apis delivered to spec, that later becomes the appraisal yardstick
  • Salary range, benefits and how-to-apply sections with placeholders ready to fill

When to use it

  • Building APIs with Django or FastAPI
  • Automating internal processes with scripts
  • Supporting data and ML teams with pipelines
  • Hiring for an analytics product team

How to customise this template

  1. 1Replace [Company Name], [Work Location] and the reporting line (Technical Lead) with your actual details
  2. 2Trim or reorder the responsibilities so the top three reflect what the python developer will spend most time on
  3. 3Pick the framework (Django, Flask, FastAPI) and say whether data or ML work is involved
  4. 4Fill in the salary range as annual CTC in ₹ and decide whether to show it publicly or only on request
  5. 5Set realistic targets in the KPI table with the hiring manager before the role goes live

HR tips

  • Clarify web versus data focus; "Python developer" means different things to different candidates
  • Ask for code samples or a GitHub profile
  • Include async and testing skills if your services are high-traffic

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Python developer do?+

A Python developer writes server-side applications, APIs, automation scripts and data processing code using Python and its frameworks.

Which frameworks should a Python developer know?+

Django, Flask or FastAPI for web; Pandas and Celery are often useful for data and background jobs.

Is Python developer the same as data scientist?+

No. Python developers build software; data scientists use Python mainly for analysis and modelling.

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