Python Backend Developer

As a highly skilled Python Backend Developer with expertise in FastAPI, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable REST APIs. Your responsibilities will include: - Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable REST APIs using FastAPI - Writing clean, efficient, and performant Python code following best practices - Architecting backend services with proper modularization, error handling, and logging - Working with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar) including query optimization, indexing, and schema design - Implementing asynchronous programming patterns to ensure high throughput and low latency - Ensuring code quality through proper structuring, documentation, and peer reviews - Collaborating with front-end teams, product managers, and DevOps engineers to deliver end-to-end features - Integrating third-party services and internal microservices securely and efficiently - Designing and maintaining API documentation using OpenAPI/Swagger standards - Troubleshooting performance bottlenecks and proposing optimizations Your skills and qualifications should include: - Strong proficiency in Python and good understanding of object-oriented and functional programming concepts - Hands-on experience with FastAPI for production-level backend development - Knowledge of asynchronous programming (async/await) and event-driven architecture - Experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and writing optimized SQL queries - Familiarity with ORMs such as SQLAlchemy or Tortoise ORM - Understanding of API security practices, authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth2, etc.) - Strong debugging and performance tuning skills - Good understanding of design patterns - Experience working with Git and collaborative workflows (feature branching, code reviews, pull requests) Good to have (Optional but Preferred): - Experience with Docker / container-based deployments - Knowledge of Cloud Platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) - Experience with message brokers or queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Redis Streams) - Familiarity with microservice architecture - Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices - Experience writing unit tests and integration tests (PyTest or similar) Soft Skills & Mindset: - Strong problem-solving ability and attention to performance and scalability - Ability to write clean, readable, and maintainable code - Proactive mindset with a willingness to take ownership of features - Good communication and teamwork skills - Ability to understand product requirements and translate them into technical implementations Please note that this is a full-time position with benefits including a flexible schedule and work-from-home option. The work location is in person.,