Full Stack Engineer Jobs in Lahore (Onsite) | Cogent Labs

Cogent Labs is seeking a Full Stack Engineer with a strong foundation in Python backend development (Django, FastAPI, or Flask) and practical experience in React.js and/or Next.js. You will build production-level backend systems and APIs, contribute to frontend work when needed, and take ownership of your work in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Python (Django)
• Build and manage RESTful APIs, preferably with Django REST Framework
• Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Integrate backend services with frontend applications built in React.js or Next.js
• Contribute to frontend development tasks where required
• Ensure code quality through best practices, code reviews, and documentation
• Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, and product teams

Requirements

• 2-5 years of professional software development experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Python (Django or equivalent)
• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs
• Good understanding of database design and queries (PostgreSQL preferred)
• At least 1 year of practical frontend experience with React.js or Next.js
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
• Understanding of backend architecture and development best practices
• Education: Not specified

Skills

Technical Skills

• Python (Django, FastAPI, Flask)
• REST APIs and Django REST Framework
• PostgreSQL and MySQL
• React.js and Next.js
• Git

Soft Skills

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Communication and teamwork
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ownership of work

Nice to Have

• Experience with Django REST Framework (DRF)
• Familiarity with Next.js concepts (SSR/SSG)
• Exposure to Docker or cloud platforms (AWS)
• Understanding of scalable system design