Backend Python Developer

Role & responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and FastAPI
• Build and manage secure, scalable RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and microservices.
• Design and optimize database schemas using PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices aligned with compliance standards.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Write clean, well-documented code with unit and integration tests.
• Collaborate with Frontend, DevOps, QA, and Product teams in Agile sprints.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of production systems.

Preferred candidate profile

• 5+ years of backend development experience.

• Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI framework.

• Experience building and managing REST APIs, WebSockets, or gRPC services.

• Strong knowledge of database design, query optimization, and ORM tools.

• Experience with asynchronous programming and scalable system design.

• Familiarity with microservices architecture and API lifecycle management.

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud deployment environments.

• Knowledge of secure coding practices (JWT, OAuth, encryption, etc.). • Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.