Backend Developer (Python)
full-time•Lagos
About this role
We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer with strong experience in Python, Django, Django Rest Framework (DRF), and FastAPI to join our growing team. You will be responsible for building scalable backend systems, developing APIs, and collaborating closely with frontend-developers and product teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Django, DRF, and FastAPI
• Build and consume RESTful APIs
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security
• Integrate databases, third-party APIs, and external services
• Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve backend issues
• Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps, and product managers
• Participate in code reviews and follow best engineering practices
• 3–4 years of professional experience in backend development
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Hands-on experience with Django and Django Rest Framework (DRF)
• Experience building APIs using FastAPI
• Solid understanding of RESTful architecture
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL)
• Knowledge of ORM concepts
• Familiarity with authentication, authorization, and security best practices
• Experience with Git or other version control systems
• Ability to write unit and integration tests
Nice to Have
• Experience with Docker and containerized applications
• Knowledge of Celery, Redis, or background task processing
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to micro services architecture
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Django, DRF, and FastAPI
• Build and consume RESTful APIs
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security
• Integrate databases, third-party APIs, and external services
• Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve backend issues
• Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps, and product managers
• Participate in code reviews and follow best engineering practices
Requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications• 3–4 years of professional experience in backend development
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Hands-on experience with Django and Django Rest Framework (DRF)
• Experience building APIs using FastAPI
• Solid understanding of RESTful architecture
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL)
• Knowledge of ORM concepts
• Familiarity with authentication, authorization, and security best practices
• Experience with Git or other version control systems
• Ability to write unit and integration tests
Nice to Have
• Experience with Docker and containerized applications
• Knowledge of Celery, Redis, or background task processing
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to micro services architecture
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Collaborative and growth-focused work environment
- Opportunity to work with on impactful products
- Work-life balance (Hybrid)
- Health and wellness (HMO)
- Recognition & Reward
Other facts
Tech stack
Python,Django,Django Rest Framework,FastAPI,RESTful APIs,Performance Optimization,Database Integration,Code Documentation,Debugging,Collaboration,Unit Testing,Integration Testing,Git,Security Best Practices,ORM Concepts,Cloud Platforms
About Sproxil
Sproxil uses mobile technology and a proprietary fraud detection platform to launch secure, data-driven consumer engagement programs globally. Sproxil’s solutions are deployed by multinational manufacturers and brands across multiple industries to prevent supply chain fraud, amplify brand awareness, and optimize marketing spend. With teams of experts in Africa, Asia and America, Sproxil has executed projects across five continents and has the ability to offer services in over 100 countries worldwide.
Sproxil is ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified.
Team size: 51-200 employees
Website: http://www.sproxil.com
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Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Founding Year: 2009
What you'll do
- The Backend Developer will design, develop, and maintain backend services using Django, DRF, and FastAPI. They will also build and consume RESTful APIs while collaborating with frontend developers and product teams.
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Is the Backend Developer (Python) position at Sproxil remote?
The Backend Developer (Python) position at Sproxil is based in Lagos, Portugal. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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