Junior Odoo Backend Developer

Arab Solutions

We are seeking a Junior Odoo Backend Developer who possesses a deep architectural understanding of the Odoo framework and hands-on experience in developing and optimizing backend logic. This is not a plug-and-play or functional-only position the role demands strong technical depth, problem-solving ability, and proficiency in writing modular, reusable, and performance-optimized Odoo code.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, refactor, and maintain custom Odoo modules integrated with enterprise systems.

• Implement complex Python business logic using many2many, many2one, computed, and inverse fields.

• Optimize ORM limitations by implementing SQL-based computed fields and raw queries.

• Extend and override core Odoo functionality (models, controllers, QWeb templates) as needed.

• Design and manage server actions, automated cron jobs, and asynchronous processes with safe transaction handling.

• Build and secure RESTful API endpoints for integration with third-party systems (OAuth2/JWT).

• Create custom XML views, dynamic wizards, and UI logic aligned with backend validations.

• Develop multi-level approval workflows, field-level access controls, and conditional form behaviors.

• Conduct load testing, manage concurrency handling, and optimize PostgreSQL queries for large datasets.

• Use Git for version control and participate in CI/CD pipelines for staging and production deployment.

• Write and execute rollback-safe migration scripts for upgrades or data model changes.

Required Technical Expertise

• 2+ years of hands-on Odoo backend development experience (excluding Studio-based work).

• Strong command of Python, Odoo ORM, and QWeb XML templating.

• In-depth knowledge of Odoo server architecture, RPC layers, and controller mechanisms.

• Experience with Odoo versions 13 through 18, including version migrations.

• Advanced SQL/PostgreSQL skills for query optimization, joins, and performance tuning.

• Clear understanding of access control lists (ACLs), multi-company setups, and domain filters.

• Awareness of OWASP security practices for backend development.

• Proficiency in Linux (Ubuntu/Debian) server environments, log analysis, and SSH-based debugging.

• Experience with Odoo.sh, Docker, NGINX, or custom deployment automation scripts.

• Basic familiarity with frontend elements Owl Framework, jQuery, Bootstrap 5.

• Experience integrating payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, Razorpay, SkipCash).

• Working knowledge of mobile API development with JWT token authentication.