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System One Holdings, LLC

Full-Stack Developer

VA · On-site

Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Django and Django REST Framework * Design and manage relational data models and ensure efficient data access patterns * Build and enhance frontend ...

Astor & Sanders

Senior Software Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$123K - $163K/yr

Develop and maintain APIs using Django Rest Framework (DRF) and Python. * Work with MySQL databases for data modeling and optimization. * Java and .NET core programming * Design and implement ...

Astor & Sanders

Senior Software Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$125K - $165K/yr

Develop and maintain APIs using Django Rest Framework (DRF) and Python. * Work with MySQL databases for data modeling and optimization. * Java and .NET core programming * Design and implement ...

Urban Legend

Senior Backend Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

Build and maintain high-quality backend systems using Django, Django REST Framework, and PostgreSQL * Improve and optimize complex Django Admin workflows to make our internal tools faster, more ...

Urban Legend

Senior Backend Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

Build and maintain high-quality backend systems using Django, Django REST Framework, and PostgreSQL * Improve and optimize complex Django Admin workflows to make our internal tools faster, more ...

NewtonX

Staff Software Engineer

... Django Rest Framework, designing and consuming REST APIs • Strong React skills -- modern React (hooks, Context API), reusable component libraries, building robust web apps across multiple projects ...

TIAG

Senior Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$129K - $170K/yr

Develop robust, scalable RESTful APIs using Django Rest Framework to support the front-end application. * Implement new user-facing features and build reusable components using React.js. * Translate ...

Lumafield

Backend Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Responsibilities : • Use Python, Django and Django Rest Framework (DRF) to implement cloud backend APIs • Use Python, Django, and Celery to implement highly parallelized large dataset processing ...

TIAG

Software Engineer

San Diego, CA

Develop robust, scalable RESTful APIs using Django Rest Framework to support the front-end application. * Implement new user-facing features and build reusable components using React.js. * Translate ...

JustPark

Lead Software Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

Python/Django backend, React/TypeScript admin and consumer web applications, and React Native mobile apps • Build and extend API endpoints using Django REST Framework (serializers, viewsets, OAuth2 ...

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NewtonX

Staff Software Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$180K - $240K/yr

Strong Python/Django expertise - Django + Django Rest Framework, designing and consuming REST APIs * Strong React skills - modern React (hooks, Context API), reusable component libraries, building ...

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How much do django rest framework jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for django rest framework in the United States is $58.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.33 and $61.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Django Rest Framework job?

A Django Rest Framework (DRF) job typically involves developing and maintaining RESTful APIs using Django and DRF. Engineers in this role design API endpoints, handle authentication, serialization, and optimize performance for web applications. They work closely with front-end developers and other teams to ensure seamless data exchange between the backend and client applications. Strong knowledge of Django, Python, and REST principles is essential for success in this role.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Django Rest Framework developer on a development team?

As a Django Rest Framework developer, you'll focus primarily on designing, building, and maintaining RESTful APIs that power web and mobile applications. Your day-to-day tasks may include collaborating with frontend developers to integrate user interfaces, optimizing API performance, writing unit tests, and troubleshooting application bugs. You’ll often work closely with other backend engineers, UX/UI designers, and product managers to ensure project requirements are met and deliverables are on schedule. Frequent code reviews and participation in agile sprint planning are also common. This role is both technically challenging and highly collaborative, making strong communication and a team-oriented mindset crucial for success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Django Rest Framework position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Django Rest Framework developer, you need a solid background in Python programming, Django web development, and API design principles, typically demonstrated by previous project experience or a computer science degree. Familiarity with tools like Postman, version control systems such as Git, and experience with databases and RESTful APIs are important in this role. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with team members and stakeholders help set you apart. These skills are essential to building secure, scalable APIs and ensuring efficient collaboration within agile software development teams.

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Django/Python Developer (W2)

Digital Links Inc

Rockville, MD • On-site

Contractor

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Role: Django/Python Developer
Location:  Rockville, MD (Onsite)
Responsibilities:
  • Maintain current Django/Python web applications
  • Implement frontend with HTML/CSS/JavaScript (often Bootstrap)
  • Build and consume REST APIs (Django REST Framework) and integrate apps with third party applications
  • Manage database models and migrations (PostgreSQL)
  • Write unit and integration tests
  • Use AI to build features and integrate AI/ML models with RAG into Django apps
  • Perform unit and system testing for all projects.
  • Document all procedures and activities.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelors in computer engineering or computer science or related field (or equivalent 1–3 years Django/Python experience)
  • Understanding of Django ORM, Django REST Framework, views, templates, forms
  • Exposure to developing with AI
  • Familiarity with Git version control, CI/CD pipelines, PostgreSQL, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, testing basics
  • Good problem-solving and communication skills