Working Student Backend Developer - Python & Django (m/f/d)

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About Exclusive Associates At Exclusive Associates, we operate as far more than a standard recruitment consultancy: We act as a dedicated career partner. Backed by over 17 years of international experience within STEM recruitment, we seamlessly bridge the gap between exceptional talent and innovative companies across Germany, the UK, and the USA. Our deep expertise spans across IT, Engineering, Life Sciences, and Finance, providing exclusive paths to premier roles. We merge a precision-driven, consultative approach with a genuine commitment to individual professional evolution, offering elite opportunities, expert mentorship, and comprehensive negotiation support. Your Responsibilities Develop, optimize, and maintain high-performing Python and Django REST APIs for our advanced internal software and AI-driven platforms Architect efficient data pipelines and structural models to process, handle, and map JSON structures flawlessly Take full ownership of database health, managing routine tasks and upcoming data migrations across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB setups Partner directly with our frontend engineering team to craft seamless end-to-end user workflows and guarantee overarching system reliability Participate in constructive code reviews to enforce best practices, secure top-tier execution speed, and ensure high modularity Finetune server-side services for maximum velocity, security, and low-latency handling of intelligent, automated system logic Keep technical documentation and platform architecture diagrams up to date to guarantee long-term maintainability of our codebase Your Profile Currently enrolled university student or recent graduate tracking towards a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Web Development, or a related tech field Between 6 and 18 months of practical software development experience with Python, highlighting a reliable command of Django or an equivalent backend framework Solid foundations in working with relational and NoSQL database structures such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MongoDB Comfortable using Git for team version control and genuinely excited about deploying and managing services within Docker containers A logical, solution-oriented mind when tackling complex data tasks paired with an interest in engineering robust, data-secure applications Fluent communication skills in English, while any command of the German language is a great plus but not mandatory What's Offered An international, collaborative, and highly professional team environment Regular team-building events, social activities, and company celebrations to strengthen our bond Continuous learning paths, personal development, and long-term career growth opportunities Challenging and exciting projects utilizing the latest frontend and web technologies Interested? We look forward to receiving your application! Please send your documents to Carlotta Roesgen at c.roesgen@exclusive.de.com. If you have any questions, I am also happy to assist you by phone at +49 211 975 300 32 . Please note: This position requires local presence in Germany. Applications from outside Germany unfortunately cannot be considered.

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