Python Developer

Nile Bits

Employment Type: Full-time
Job Location: Cairo, Egypt
Employee Location: Egypt
Work Arrangement: Remote

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Python Developer with over 5 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing and implementing API interfaces (REST and/or GraphQL), optimizing SQL queries, and API request loads. You will actively contribute to project ideation sessions, support and mentor team members, and work with peers to shape best practices and standards. A passion for learning new technologies and introducing them where appropriate is essential. You should have a proven track record of working with Python, Django, and relational databases such as MySQL, as well as experience designing and optimizing API solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement REST and GraphQL API interfaces
• Optimize SQL queries and API requests for performance
• Participate in project design and ideation sessions
• Mentor teammates and contribute to team best practices
• Design and implement caching solutions and rules
• Work with distributed systems and message queue systems (e.g., Celery)Monitor and optimize API interfaces and SQL performance
• Collaborate on code reviews, pull requests, and source control using Git

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Python and Django framework
• Strong experience with relational databases (MySQL)
• Extensive knowledge of API design (REST and GraphQL)
• Experience with distributed systems and message queues (e.g., Celery)
• Familiarity with AWS services (Fargate, ECS, OpenSearch, Lambda)
• Front-end development skills (React.js, AntD, Redux/Apollo)
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming and design patterns
• Familiarity with test-driven development and source control systems (Git)
• Experience in the hotel/travel industry is a plus