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Hire Django Developers

Build secure and scalable backends with Django engineers who prioritize clean architecture and rapid delivery.

Our Django developers specialize in building robust APIs, complex web applications, and data-driven backends using Python's most powerful framework. We leverage AI-assisted execution to accelerate boilerplate generation and optimization, delivering high-quality Python backends at a competitive $25/hour rate.

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Django delivery governance

Governance built for backend stability and data security

Reduce production risk with explicit coding standards, security discipline, and performance monitoring tailored to Django environments.

Controls teams ask for before launch

Security, stability, and performance discipline mapped to how modern Django backends actually ship.

Shortlist turnaround

4.3 days median across recent Django roles

Kickoff speed

9 days median from selection to sprint start

90-day continuity

95% of engagements active after month three

Security and compliance discipline

Proactive security hardening, regular dependency audits, and compliance checks integrated into the development lifecycle.

Security-ready

Full backend ownership

Your team retains full ownership of all backend code, database schemas, and documentation.

Owner-ready

Performance and health monitoring

Real-time tracking of API response times, database health, and error rates in production.

Health-focused

Talent pool preview

Vetted Django Developer profiles ready to interview

Review a balanced shortlist with specialist, senior, and principal depth so you can hire for immediate delivery and long-term technical leadership.

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Tariq Y.

Senior Django Developer

Vetted

8 years

Role-matched

DjangoDRFPostgreSQLCelery

Architected the backend for a B2B SaaS platform using Django and DRF, scaling to 100k+ daily active users while maintaining high performance.

Hussain N.

Django Developer

Vetted

5 years

Role-matched

PythonDjangoSecurityPostgreSQL

Built secure financial transaction systems with Django, implementing robust audit logs and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Noman C.

Principal Django Developer

VettedArchitect

12 years

Role-matched

DjangoSystem DesignDockerMachine Learning

Led the backend development for an AI-driven product, integrating complex ML models into a scalable Django architecture.

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We can share additional django developer profiles by seniority, timezone, and domain fit.

Django engagement options

Choose the engagement model that matches your backend roadmap

Start with focused Django work or scale to a full engineering pod as your project complexity grows.

Model selection support

We map Django role shape to roadmap pressure, API scope, and stakeholder expectations.

Part-time Django support

Best for iterative backend work, API updates, and ongoing maintenance.

Starts from $2,000 / month

Best for: Steady improvements and backend maintenance

20-25 hrs/week
Django sprint support
Weekly progress reporting

Large-scale migrations and platform redesigns are scoped separately.

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Full-time Django developer

Recommended

Best for core backend delivery with daily ownership and production momentum.

Starts from $4,000 / month ($25/hour)

Best for: Active backend or API roadmap execution

40 hrs/week
Full ownership
Daily progress updates

Third-party tool licensing and cloud hosting costs are billed separately.

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Django engineering pod (2 Django Devs + 1 QA + 1 PM)

Best for new product launches, major migrations, and cross-functional execution.

Starts from $12,000 / month

Best for: High-stakes initiatives with significant coordination needs

Cross-functional pod
Parallel workstreams
End-to-end orchestration

Specialized security audits are scoped separately.

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Django hiring process

From backend roadmap to Django contribution in under two weeks

Our process is tuned for Django delivery risk: framework depth, security mindset, and performance discipline.

Typical kickoff window

Most teams start Django delivery with selected talent in 7-14 days.

Decision points are explicit: framework depth, security mindset, and communication quality are validated before kickoff.

1
Backend and product goal alignment
Step 1
We map your backend objectives, API needs, and performance goals to define role scope and success metrics.
Day 1-2
2
Shortlist with relevant Django context
Step 2
Review candidates with prior experience in similar domains: SaaS platforms, fintech products, or data-driven apps.
Day 2-5
3
Technical validation with Django scenarios
Step 3
Interviews test framework depth, database design, and backend tradeoff handling.
Day 5-10
4
Onboarding and sprint integration
Step 4
Selected engineers join your workflows with clear ownership and immediate first-sprint goals.
Day 7-14

Why product teams hire us for Django

Django execution tuned for security, scalability, and backend speed

You get engineers who can build production-grade backends without the overhead of a traditional engineering team. AI-assisted delivery aligned to customer requirements.

Built for high-stakes backend delivery

Designed for teams shipping Python-based SaaS, fintech products, ecommerce backends, and data-driven platforms.

Typical start

9 days median to sprint kickoff

API speed

30-40% median response time lift

Release speed

Technical debt reduced quarter-over-quarter

Fast ramp on Django codebases

Engineers integrate into your models, APIs, and release flow quickly. AI tools accelerate onboarding and iteration.

Velocity

Focus on security and stability

Engineers prioritize backend health, data integrity, and security to ensure a high-quality user experience.

Reliability

Cost-efficient delivery

Selective AI acceleration reduces boilerplate and speeds delivery while maintaining quality at $25/hour.

Value

Service scope

Django use cases focused on backend stability and product velocity

Our Django services map backend work to business outcomes, ensuring your product scales reliably while your team ships faster.

API and Backend Development

RESTful API development with DRF

Our Django engineers build scalable, well-documented APIs using Django REST Framework, ensuring seamless integration with frontend and mobile apps.

Custom web application development

Hire Django developers to build full-stack web applications with Django's template engine or as a backend for modern SPA frameworks.

Database design and ORM optimization

Design efficient database schemas and optimize Django ORM queries to ensure high performance and scalability for data-heavy products.

Scaling and Performance

Asynchronous task processing with Celery

Implement background tasks, scheduled jobs, and real-time processing using Celery and Redis to improve application responsiveness.

Performance tuning and caching

Improve application speed with Redis caching, database indexing, and query optimization for high-traffic Django platforms.

Microservices and system integration

Architect and build Django-based microservices that communicate via REST, GraphQL, or message brokers like RabbitMQ.

Security and Operations

Security hardening and best practices

Harden Django installations against common vulnerabilities (XSS, CSRF, SQLi) and implement robust authentication and authorization.

Dockerization and cloud deployment

Containerize Django applications and deploy them to cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure with automated CI/CD pipelines.

Legacy migration and refactoring

Migrate legacy Python applications to modern Django or refactor existing codebases for better maintainability and performance.

Engineering stack

Modern Django stack for secure, maintainable, and fast backend delivery

We use industry-standard Python tools to build backends that are scalable, secure, and easy to maintain.

Django

Python

DRF

PostgreSQL

Redis

MySQL

Celery

GraphQL

RabbitMQ

Docker

Pytest

GitHub Actions

Hiring readiness

Django hiring playbook: evaluate quickly and onboard with less risk

Use this decision hub to align Django interview depth, set quality boundaries, and connect hiring to measurable outcomes.

Role scope Interview playbook Business impact

Responsibilities / Role Scope

Owns

Backend architecture and API implementation with Django
Database schema design and ORM optimization
Security hardening and compliance implementation
Integration with third-party services and frontend frameworks

Collaborates on

Frontend developers to define API contracts and data structures
Product managers to define backend requirements and success metrics
DevOps to manage deployment pipelines and cloud infrastructure
Data scientists to integrate machine learning models into Django backends

Interview Questions

Structured by level for consistent and faster interviewer calibration.

junior

Fundamentals and execution reliability

What is the Django MVT (Model-View-Template) architecture?
How do you define models and run migrations in Django?
What are Django signals and when would you use them?
What is the purpose of the Django admin interface?

mid

Delivery ownership and decision quality

How do you optimize database queries in Django ORM (select_related vs prefetch_related)?
How do you implement custom authentication and permissions in DRF?
Explain how Celery works with Django for background tasks.
How do you handle file uploads and storage in a Django application?
What are the key security features built into Django?

senior

Architecture, risk control, and leadership

How do you architect a multi-tenant Django application?
How do you design and implement a microservices architecture using Django?
How would you optimize a Django application for high-concurrency traffic?
How do you handle database migrations in a zero-downtime deployment scenario?
How do you balance framework flexibility with long-term maintainability in large Django projects?

Why Outsource This Role

Faster backend delivery

Launch your Python product faster with Django's 'batteries-included' philosophy. AI-assisted delivery reduces boilerplate and accelerates iteration.

Median kickoff: 9 days from role approval

Cost-efficient Python engineering

Scale your backend bandwidth at a predictable rate. Best-rate positioning for senior Django talent at $25/hour.

Starts from $25/hour for Django engineering

Scalable and performant APIs

Build APIs that handle traffic spikes efficiently with engineers who know Django performance tradeoffs and caching.

API response times reduced by 30-40% in 8 weeks

Reduced security risk

Leverage Django's built-in security features and best practices to reduce vulnerability exposure and compliance gaps.

Security incidents reduced with proactive hardening

Maintainable codebases

Build backends that are easy to maintain and scale with engineers who follow clean architecture principles.

Technical debt reduced quarter-over-quarter

Benefit	Outcome	Metric
Faster backend delivery	Launch your Python product faster with Django's 'batteries-included' philosophy. AI-assisted delivery reduces boilerplate and accelerates iteration.	Median kickoff: 9 days from role approval
Cost-efficient Python engineering	Scale your backend bandwidth at a predictable rate. Best-rate positioning for senior Django talent at $25/hour.	Starts from $25/hour for Django engineering
Scalable and performant APIs	Build APIs that handle traffic spikes efficiently with engineers who know Django performance tradeoffs and caching.	API response times reduced by 30-40% in 8 weeks
Reduced security risk	Leverage Django's built-in security features and best practices to reduce vulnerability exposure and compliance gaps.	Security incidents reduced with proactive hardening
Maintainable codebases	Build backends that are easy to maintain and scale with engineers who follow clean architecture principles.	Technical debt reduced quarter-over-quarter

Testimonials

Client feedback from delivery partnerships across product teams.

“The Django developer integrated seamlessly and helped us build our core API ahead of schedule with a 40% improvement in performance.”

Alex M.

CTO, SaaS Startup

“We significantly reduced our backend technical debt and improved security within three months of hiring through Codexty. AI-assisted delivery kept costs predictable.”

Jessica W.

Engineering Manager, Fintech Platform

FAQ

Answers to practical decision questions before you hire.

How quickly can a Django developer start?

Most Django projects begin onboarding within 7-14 days after role alignment and interview completion.

Do you work with Django REST Framework and GraphQL?

Yes. Our Django engineers are experienced in building scalable APIs using DRF and GraphQL (Graphene/Strawberry).

Can you help with legacy Python migration?

Yes. We support migrations from legacy Python apps to modern Django or refactoring existing codebases for better performance.

How do you leverage AI in Django delivery?

We use AI-assisted tooling where it accelerates delivery—boilerplate generation, query optimization, and testing—while maintaining strict quality controls and human review.

What is the hourly rate for Django developers?

Our Django engineering services start at $25/hour, providing high-quality Python backend delivery at a competitive rate.