Python Backend Developer (Django).

Company Description Rabbitstay is a travel booking platform designed to make planning and booking trips effortless, from hotels and flights to buses and more. We partner directly with thousands of travel providers to offer verified listings, transparent pricing, and real-time availability, with no hidden fees. Rabbitstay focuses on simplicity, speed, and reliability for travelers, whether for business trips, weekend breaks, or last-minute plans. For our partners, the platform provides streamlined onboarding, smart management tools, and dependable support to help them grow in a rapidly evolving market. Rabbitstay is committed to serving India's next 100 million travelers, building its network one trip and one city at a time. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Python Backend Developer (Django) role based in Hyderabad. The Python Backend Developer will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that power Rabbitstay’s booking and partner platforms. Responsibilities include implementing business logic in Django, integrating with external services, optimizing database queries, and ensuring application performance and reliability. The role involves collaborating closely with frontend developers, product managers, and QA teams to deliver features end-to-end, as well as writing clean, testable code and participating in code reviews. The developer will also help improve system architecture, monitor production systems, and contribute to ongoing security, performance, and maintainability enhancements. Qualifications • 2-4 years of experience in Python backend development, with hands-on Django or Django REST Framework. Strong proficiency in Python and hands-on experience building web applications with Django or Django REST Framework. Skills in relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), data modeling, and writing optimized SQL queries. Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs, including authentication, authorization, and versioning practices. Familiarity with backend architecture concepts such as caching, background tasks, and microservices or modular design. Knowledge of Git-based workflows, code reviews, and CI/CD practices for reliable deployment and integration. Understanding of security best practices (input validation, secure authentication, data protection) and performance tuning. Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams, communicate clearly, and work in a fast-paced product environment. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience in travel, hospitality, or marketplace platforms is an advantage. Show more Show less