Python/Django Full-Stack Developer Needed for SaaS Web App, APIs, Dashboard

We are looking for an experienced Python/Django Full-Stack Developer to help build, improve, and maintain a modern web application. The ideal developer should have strong hands-on experience with Python, Django, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, frontend integration, bug fixing, and production-ready development. You should be comfortable working with an existing codebase, improving current features, building new functionality, and helping us make the platform more stable, scalable, and user-friendly. This role may include backend API development, frontend updates, dashboard/admin panel improvements, database optimization, third-party API integrations, authentication flows, deployment support, and general performance improvements. We are looking for someone who can understand requirements clearly, communicate well, write clean code, and take ownership of tasks without needing constant follow-up. Responsibilities • Build and maintain backend features using Python, Django, and Django REST Framework • Develop and improve REST APIs for web and mobile applications • Work with PostgreSQL or similar databases • Improve frontend screens using React, Next.js, JavaScript, or TypeScript • Fix bugs and improve existing code quality • Build dashboards, admin panels, user portals, and SaaS-style features • Handle authentication, permissions, and role-based access • Integrate third-party APIs and external services • Optimize database queries and improve application performance • Support deployment and production fixes using AWS, Docker, or similar tools • Use Git/GitHub for version control and proper code management • Communicate progress clearly and suggest better technical solutions when needed Required Skills • Python • Django • Django REST Framework • REST API Development • PostgreSQL • React / Next.js • JavaScript / TypeScript • HTML / CSS • Git / GitHub • Debugging and bug fixing • Working with existing codebases • Clean, scalable, maintainable code Nice to Have • AWS deployment experience • Docker experience • Celery / background tasks • Redis • Stripe or payment integration • AI / OpenAI API integration • SaaS platform experience • Dashboard or admin panel experience • CI/CD or GitHub Actions Ideal Candidate You are a detail-oriented full-stack developer who can take ownership of tasks, understand business requirements, and convert them into clean working features. You should be able to review existing code, identify issues, fix bugs, and suggest practical improvements. We prefer an individual freelancer who can communicate directly, but agencies may apply only if the actual developer will be available for direct communication. Project Type Ongoing / long-term opportunity after the first task Hourly or fixed-price depending on experience and scope Please Include in Your Proposal • Your experience with Python, Django, and Django REST Framework • Examples of Django or full-stack projects you have built or maintained • Your frontend experience with React, Next.js, JavaScript, or TypeScript • Your experience with PostgreSQL and REST API development • Your availability and hourly rate • A short explanation of how you usually approach bug fixing in an existing codebase