
Hossein Taheri
Senior Backend Developer | Django & Python
Salary / Daily rate
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Backend Developer with 4+ years specializing in Django & Python with proven expertise in scalable web solutions. Achieved 99.9% uptime, 70% performance improvements, and 95% test coverage across multiple production applications. Expert in REST APIs, PostgreSQL, AWS deployment, and performance optimization for high-traffic systems.
Work experience
Django Developer | PostgreSQL | REST APIs | AWS Cloud Deployment
Kochanet
Jan 2024 - Present
2 years 10 months
Remote, OR 97458, USA
* Developed and maintained three Django-based web applications with PostgreSQL integration, achieving a remarkable 99.9% uptime while eliminating critical vulnerabilities across all platforms. * Architected complex relational database models and defined REST API endpoints using Django REST Framework, ensuring robust data integrity for three distinct web applications and promoting clean architecture principles. * Refactored over 50 slow SQL queries to enhance performance metrics significantly, resulting in a 70% boost in overall system responsiveness and improved user experience across applications. * Implemented Celery and Celery Beat for managing asynchronous tasks like image processing and report generation, which successfully reduced server response times by an impressive 60% during peak loads. * Managed application deployments on AWS (EC2, S3, RDS) while implementing strong backup strategies that ensured a staggering 99.99% uptime and zero data loss incidents throughout the deployment phases. * Created standardized REST API documentation utilizing Swagger and OpenAPI specifications that cut integration time between front-end and back-end teams by 40%, streamlining collaboration processes significantly. Skills: Django, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, Celery, AWS (EC2/S3/RDS), Swagger/OpenAPI
Django Developer | Python | PostgreSQL | RESTful API Development
Payaneh Rad
Aug 2022 - Dec 2023
1 year 5 months
On-site
* Transformed a legacy codebase by migrating the application to Django, achieving a 20% reduction in infrastructure costs while enhancing maintainability for future development cycles across multiple teams. * Implemented robust unit and integration testing frameworks using Pytest that resulted in an impressive 95% test coverage across core application modules, significantly minimizing production bugs and improving software reliability. * Conducted thorough debugging and system analysis to identify performance bottlenecks; this proactive approach led to a notable decrease in production issues and improved overall application efficiency. Skills: Django, Python, PostgreSQL, RESTful APIs, Unit Testing
BackEnd Developer | Python, Django, PostgreSQL, and Docker Expertise
FreelanceFreelance
Oct 2020 - Jul 2022
1 year 10 months
* Developed four customer-facing web applications using Django and PostgreSQL, achieving a remarkable 90% customer satisfaction rating through effective design and robust functionality tailored to user needs. * Implemented Docker and Docker Compose for application containerization, resulting in a significant reduction in development time by 30% and enhancing deployment efficiency across multiple projects. * Integrated Celery for asynchronous task processing within applications, reducing job execution times by up to 40%, which led to improved overall system performance and user experience. * Collaborated with cross-functional teams including designers and stakeholders to refine application features, driving a 20% increase in user satisfaction scores through targeted enhancements based on user feedback. * Designed responsive front-end components utilizing React and Next.js, which improved the user interface across multiple projects while ensuring seamless interaction for end-users. Skills: Python, Django, PostgreSQL, Docker, RESTful APIs
System Network Administrator
Digikala.com
Mar 2017 - Oct 2020
3 years 8 months
Āsoor, Tehran Province, Iran
• Worked as part of a large team of over 100 people, orchestrated the administration of servers, networks, and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, and all configurations, ensuring optimal performance and uptime. • Troubleshot complex Windows Server issues, employing advanced diagnostic tools and methodologies to resolve critical issues within strict SLA guidelines, resulting in a 30% faster incident resolution time. • Configured and sustained domain and network services, including AD, Group Policy, WSUS, etc. • Conducted extensive research on new technologies and recommended their implementation, resulting in a 40% increase in productivity.
IT Administrator
Payaneh Rad
Sep 2016 - Mar 2017
7 months
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
• Maintained essential IT operations including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware. • Managed more than 15 requests and tickets per day, ensuring timely resolution of IT issues and providing excellent customer service.
IT Specialist
Sedaghat Gostar Sharif (12)
Mar 2016 - Aug 2016
6 months
Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran
• Maintained and administrated servers, networks, and related computing, environments including computers hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations. • Installed, configured, administrated and troubleshooted Windows Servers (2008 R2, 2012, 2016). • Configured, administrated and maintained domain and network Services: AD (Active Directory), Group Policy, WSUS, etc. • Researched new technologies by attending seminars, reading trade articles, or taking classes. Implemented or recommended the implementation of new technologies.
Education
Qazvin Islamic Azad University
Associate's degree
University of Ghiaseddin Jamshid Kashani
Bachelor's degree