Django Developer Job Description, KRAs and Skills

A Django Developer builds web applications and APIs in Python using the Django framework. At the entry level they build models, views and templates, write API endpoints and fix bugs under the guidance of senior engineers. A good junior Django developer follows the framework's conventions, writes clean models and queries, and keeps the application secure. The role sits in a web engineering team and reports to a technical lead or senior software engineer, delivering assigned features and learning the codebase and Python ecosystem.

Detail	For this role
Department	Information Technology
Level	Entry level
Reports to	Technical Lead
Direct reports	None
Experience	Fresher or up to 2 years in Django development

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Job title: Django Developer

Department: Information Technology

Reports to: Technical Lead

Location: [City], [office, branch or site]

About the role

Key responsibilities

Build Django models, views, forms and templates from clear tasks and acceptance criteria.
Write REST API endpoints using Django REST Framework and connect them to clients.
Design and apply database migrations carefully so existing data stays safe.
Write efficient queries with the ORM and avoid common performance traps.
Add unit tests for models, views and endpoints following the team standard.
Follow security practices for authentication, permissions and input validation.
Fix reported bugs and confirm the fix does not affect other features.
Raise clean pull requests and act on review feedback promptly.
Use the Django admin and management commands for internal tasks.
Learn the codebase, Python libraries and framework patterns with support from seniors.

Requirements

Graduate in computer science, IT or engineering
Working knowledge of Python and Django
A project portfolio using Django is an advantage
Fresher or up to 2 years in Django development

KRAs and KPIs for a Django Developer

Key result areas for the appraisal form, each with a KPI you can measure every month or quarter.

Key result area	How to measure it
Delivery	Assigned features and endpoints delivered within sprint estimates
Code quality	Pull requests pass review with limited rework
Defect rate	Bugs from own code kept low, with critical defects near zero
Query performance	ORM queries in own features meet response time targets
Testing	Unit tests written for delivered work as per the standard
Learning	New Python and Django skills picked up each quarter

Skills and tools

Python programmingDjango frameworkDjango REST FrameworkORM and migrationsSQL basicsUnit testingGitAttention to detailWillingness to learn

Tools used day to day: Python, Django, PostgreSQL, Git, Postman, VS Code.

Reporting line and career path

Moves up from: Software Trainee, Python Developer, Intern
Next roles: Software Engineer, Senior Django Developer, Full Stack Developer

Interview questions for a Django Developer

Explain the request flow in Django from URL to response.
What is the Django ORM and how do you avoid the N plus 1 query problem?
How do migrations work and how do you keep them safe?
How does Django protect against common web security risks?
How would you build a simple REST API with Django REST Framework?
Tell me about a Django project you built and a challenge you faced.

Managing a Django Developer in ZeniaHR

AttendanceOffice or hybrid on a general or flexible shift with core hours so deep work has focus time. Office days use web punch on the approved office network, while work from home days use mobile app punch with a location check, within the work terms limit.LeaveDuring probation, the probation queue shows when confirmation and the manager review are due, so act before the date. Leave is approved by the reporting manager and then HR, and the apply preview flags whether the leave type is allowed during probation.Performance and KRAsList the KRAs above as goals in the review cycle and confirm the joiner using the probation review the manager rates 1 to 5. After confirmation, the review cycle runs quarterly while delivery and query performance are checked monthly.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Django developer do?

A Django developer builds web applications and APIs in Python using the Django framework. They write models, views, templates and REST endpoints, manage database migrations and keep the application secure. At the entry level they deliver assigned features, write tests and learn the codebase and Python ecosystem with support from senior engineers.

Is Django good for building APIs?

Yes. With Django REST Framework, Django is a strong choice for building web APIs quickly and securely. It gives you serialisers, authentication, permissions and browsable APIs out of the box. Many Indian product companies and startups use Django for both full web applications and API backends, so the skill is in steady demand.

Should I learn Django or Flask?

Both are Python web frameworks with different styles. Django comes with more built in: ORM, admin, authentication and structure, so it suits larger applications. Flask is lighter and gives you freedom to choose components, which suits small services. For a fresher in India, Django often has more job openings, but knowing both helps.