Backend Developer (Django)

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Role Description

We're looking for a Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain the Django backend for a mobile betting platform (Flutter frontend, Android-first). You'll own the API layer that the app depends on — wallet transactions, user accounts, betting logic, and third-party payment integration working closely with the frontend and product team to ship a secure, reliable product.

Responsibilities

• Design and build RESTful APIs in Django/Django REST Framework to power the Flutter app
• Implement wallet and transaction logic with strict data integrity (atomic operations, idempotency, ledger accuracy)
• Integrate payment gateways (e.g. Paystack) including secure webhook handling

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• Design and optimize database schemas (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Implement authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices appropriate for a platform handling real money
• Write clean, testable, well-documented code and participate in code review
• Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to decisions on scalability and architecture
• Collaborate directly with the Flutter developer to align on API contracts and data flow
  
  

Qualifications

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• Strong experience with Django and Django REST Framework in production
• Solid grasp of OOP and backend software design principles
• Experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases; comfort with transactions and data integrity constraints
• Experience integrating third-party payment APIs and handling webhooks securely Working knowledge of authentication/authorization patterns (JWT, OAuth, or similar)
• Familiarity with mobile app backend integration (having worked with a Flutter, React Native, or similar frontend team is a plus)
• Prior experience on a fintech, betting, or transaction-heavy platform is a strong advantage
• Effective communication and ability to work independently in a remote, distributed team
• Background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  
  

Budget

• Between #300k