Python backend lead developer

Role Overview: As a Backend Developer & Lead with 6 to 12 years of experience in backend development with Python, you will be responsible for building scalable REST APIs and microservices. You will work with frameworks like FastAPI and demonstrate strong API design and integration skills. Additionally, you will have hands-on experience with GCP services, BigQuery, and data orchestration between systems. Your familiarity with SQL / NoSQL databases, asynchronous programming, CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration testing, and containerization will be crucial for the role. Moreover, you will need to understand API security, OAuth2, and token-based authentication flows. Key Responsibilities: - Build scalable REST APIs and microservices using Python - Utilize frameworks like FastAPI for API design and integration - Work with GCP services, BigQuery, and orchestrate data between systems - Handle SQL / NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and asynchronous programming - Implement CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration testing (e.g., Pytest), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) - Ensure API security, OAuth2, and token-based authentication flows - Collaborate with frontend, MLOps, and data engineering teams for service consistency - Implement JWT-based authentication, SSO integration, and role-based access controls - Possess knowledge of TypeScript, API versioning, error handling strategies, and performance tuning - Experience with monitoring/logging tools for API observability - Work in Agile setups and coordinate closely with frontend, QA, and DevOps teams Qualifications Required: - 6+ years of experience in backend development with Python - Proficiency in frameworks like FastAPI - Hands-on experience with GCP services, BigQuery, and data orchestration - Familiarity with SQL / NoSQL databases and asynchronous programming - Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, testing, and containerization - Understanding of API security, authentication flows, and collaboration with other teams (Additional details about the company are not included in the provided job description),