Zensar Technologies Limited seeks a Senior Backend Developer to join the eTools engagement on a full‑time basis. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining Django‑based backend services, collaborating closely with senior eTools engineers and business stakeholders, and delivering high‑quality, scalable solutions within an agile framework. The consultant will follow ICTD development practices, contribute to a shared GitHub repository, and ensure comprehensive automated testing and documentation. Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and implement backend systems using the Django framework.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate UI components with backend APIs.
• Write efficient, reusable, and secure code following best‑practice coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews to maintain quality, performance, and security.
• Optimize application performance and scalability, including stress‑test measurements.
• Manage code contributions in GitHub repository and follow CI/CD pipelines.
• Create and maintain unit, regression, and integration test suites aiming for near‑total coverage.
• Produce technical documentation for features, fixes, and architectural decisions.
• Participate in weekly agile sprint planning, prioritization, and progress check‑ins.
• Support deployment and operation of web solutions in low‑bandwidth, challenging environments. Qualifications
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in senior software development with robust Python/Django expertise.
• Proven experience working in Agile teams with continuous integration and deployment practices.
• Hands‑on experience with Git/GitHub, especially in open‑source or distributed collaboration settings.
• Deep knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL) and familiarity with NoSQL alternatives.
• Practical experience with Docker, docker‑compose,



and local Kubernetes tools such as minikube.
• Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive unit and regression tests achieving high test coverage.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Track record of delivering web applications optimized for low‑bandwidth or constrained environments.
• Ability to align technical solutions with strategic goals and prioritize technology outcomes.
• Fluency in English; additional UN languages are considered an asset. At Zensar, we’re “experience-led everything”. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client
- a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus. Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we’re a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. Explore Life at Zensar and join us to Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. to be the best version of yourself. We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.

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