Amani AI, based in Istanbul, Dubai and Manchester was founded in 2018 to focus solely on developing powered by Ai Identity Verifications solutions to serve an international market.

We are looking for a Backend Django Developer to join our team based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Seniority Level: Mid-Snr

Job Description

We’re looking for a talented Mid-Senior Backend Django Developer to join our team and help us build and scale our platform. You’ll work in a dedicated team to deliver robust, high-quality backend solutions that drive our business forward. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of key projects and make a tangible impact in a supportive, agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Django and Python.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs to support front-end applications and third-party integrations.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other team members to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Implement database models and queries using PostgreSQL (or similar) to ensure performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring system reliability and uptime.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and help shape the technical roadmap.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in backend development with a focus on Django and Python.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks.
• Familiarity with document databases (e.g. MongoDB)
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to write efficient, testable, and maintainable code.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, thriving in a small, collaborative team.

Nice-to-Haves

• Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React) for better cross-team collaboration.
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Redis) or caching mechanisms.

Why Amani Ai?

• Work in an innovation-driven, international environment.
• Be part of a team building cutting-edge AI products.
• Opportunity to work with a talented team at the intersection of AI, security, and digital identity.

What Amani AI Offers To You?

• Hybrid way of working,
• Flexible working hours,
• Complementary health insurance,
• Working with amazing colleagues,
• Opportunity to improve yourself in Digital Onboarding.