A Software Developer (Django / Flutter) is a full-stack engineer who builds cross-platform applications using the Flutter framework for the frontend (user interface) and the Django framework (Python) for the backend (server-side logic, database management, and APIs). This combination is popular for developing high-performance, scalable, and secure applications with a single codebase for mobile, web, and desktop.
Description
A Software Developer (Django / Flutter) is a full-stack engineer who builds cross-platform applications using the Flutter framework for the frontend (user interface) and the Django framework (Python) for the backend (server-side logic, database management, and APIs). This combination is popular for developing high-performance, scalable, and secure applications with a single codebase for mobile, web, and desktop.
Responsibilities
A developer in this role is typically involved in the entire application development lifecycle:
Frontend Development Designing and building responsive and visually appealing user interfaces for iOS, Android, web, and desktop using Flutter and Dart.
Backend Development Architecting and managing the server-side with Python and Django, including database models (e.g., PostgreSQL), authentication (e.g., JWT), and business logic.
API Integration Creating and integrating RESTful APIs using Django REST Framework (DRF) to facilitate seamless communication between the Flutter frontend and the Django backend.
Optimization & Maintenance Ensuring optimal performance, fixing bugs, troubleshooting issues, and implementing best practices for security and scalability.
Collaboration Working with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers, product managers, and other developers.
Requirements
Key Skills & Technologies
Languages: Proficiency in Dart (for Flutter) and Python (for Django).
Frameworks: In-depth knowledge of the Flutter UI toolkit and the Django web framework, including DRF.
Databases: Experience with database systems like PostgreSQL.
Tools & Practices: Familiarity with state management solutions (e.g., BLoC, Provider) in Flutter, version control (Git), API clients (e.g., http package), and potentially other tools like Docker or Celery.