Jr. Python Developer/Jr. Software Developer

Role Overview

21 Knots is a design, engineering, and consulting firm providing services to the global maritime and oil & gas industry. We are looking for a Junior Software Developer who combines a solid foundation in backend and frontend development. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to grow in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, contributing across the stack from backend logic to user-facing interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs for web and mobile applications.
• Integrate with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Ensure code performance, security, and adherence to development best practices.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and cross-functional teams for end-to-end delivery.
• Contribute to frontend development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Support UI development with frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in development and production environments.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and Agile/Scrum ceremonies.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of hands-on experience in backend software development.
• Proficiency in Python and backend frameworks (Django, DRF, FastAPI, or Flask).
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles.
• Basic familiarity with Git version control and unit testing practices.
• Basic understanding of frontend development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS for responsive UI development.
• Ability to consume and integrate REST APIs into frontend applications.
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
• Basic understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn in a team setting.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

• Python
• Django
• RESTful APIs
• PostgreSQL
• React

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund