Full-Time

Django Python Developer

Posted on 1/30/2025

Latitude

Latitude

11-50 employees

Full-service staffing for technical roles

Compensation Overview

$80k - $90k/yr

Remote in USA

Remote

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Agile
Python
JavaScript
React.js
MySQL
Git
Postgres
Jenkins
Vue.js
SCRUM
REST APIs
AngularJS
HTML/CSS
Django
Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience in Django web development and Python programming, with a strong portfolio of web applications/projects.
  • Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
  • Solid understanding of web development concepts, MVC architecture, RESTful APIs, and design patterns using Django.
  • Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and database design principles.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and collaborative development tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and deploy web applications using the Django framework, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in Python, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security of applications.
  • Implement front-end components and user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular).
  • Design and implement data models, schemas, and database structures using Django ORM and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
  • Optimize database queries, indexes, and performance to ensure efficient data retrieval and storage.
  • Integrate third-party services, APIs, and external systems with Django applications to enable data exchange and functionality.
  • Develop RESTful APIs and web services for seamless communication between client-side and server-side components.
  • Write unit tests, integration tests, and automated test cases to validate the functionality, reliability, and performance of Django applications.
  • Debug issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions to resolve bugs and errors in a timely manner.
  • Utilize version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage codebase, collaborate with team members, and track changes in development projects.
  • Deploy web applications to production environments, configure servers, and manage deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

Latitude Inc. is a staffing firm that provides specialized technical and professional personnel to both public and private sectors. It offers contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placements, focusing on Technology, Engineering, Scientific, and Communications industries. The company operates by maintaining a dedicated recruiting staff that sources qualified candidates and charges fees to clients for successful placements and staffing services. It has a notable government sector presence and positions itself as a self-certified small business to compete for government contracts. Latitude’s goal is to deliver cost-effective staffing solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients by supplying qualified personnel through tailored staffing arrangements, ensuring reliable support for IT and technical programs across both sectors.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Hanover, Maryland

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $31M revenue fuels expansion in government technical staffing programs.
  • 11-50 employees with energized culture attract specialized talent.
  • Management's 35+ years experience spans IT, engineering, and bioscience.

What critics are saying

  • Allegis Group undercuts contracts with 20-30% lower rates in 6-12 months.
  • $31M revenue exceeds SBA threshold, barring set-aside contracts in 3-6 months.
  • Eightfold AI displaces manual recruiting as DoD adopts 40% faster matching in 12-24 months.

What makes Latitude unique

  • Latitude specializes in technical staffing for DoD and civilian agencies since 2003.
  • Self-certified small business targets government IT, engineering, and cyber contracts.
  • Dedicated recruiters provide cost-effective contract and permanent placements.

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