About Gapstars
Gapstars is a Netherlands-based software development services provider that builds remote, agile teams in Sri Lanka and Portugal for innovative tech companies. Today, we are home to 300+ TechStars and innovative minds, turning scalable software into performance products that shape the future. Our partners are highly ambitious tech companies that are looking to conquer their respective markets.
About the role
The Back-End Developer will design, build, and maintain scalable back-end services and APIs. This role requires deep expertise in Python, Django, relational data modeling, caching strategies, and distributed systems. You will help architect back-end components, ensure data integrity, and implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain back-end services using Python and Django
Design and implement scalable REST APIs and microservice components
Work with PostgreSQL for relational data modeling and query optimisation
Implement caching layers using Redis
Build secure user authentication and authorization systems
Contribute to system architecture and performance optimizations
Write clean, efficient, well-tested code
Collaborate closely with front-end and infrastructure teams
3–5 years of professional back-end development experience
Strong proficiency with Python, Django, and REST API design
Experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, and microservice architectures
Solid understanding of distributed system patterns and scalability principles
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