3 - 5 years

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Job Description

Our client is an emerging health-tech startup building an AI-driven wellness and preventive care platform. The company is currently nearing its launch phase and expanding its core team to support rapid product development and growth.

We are seeking a skilled Python Developer with strong expertise in Python and FastAPI to design, develop, and maintain backend systems for our mobile and web applications. You will collaborate closely with the CTO, Flutter developers, QA team, and external service providers to build scalable, secure, and high-performing backend services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices using Python (FastAPI).
  • Build backend logic, data pipelines, and service components to support mobile and web applications.
  • Integrate external APIs, third-party services, and internal modules.
  • Implement authentication, authorization, and secure data exchange mechanisms.
  • Design efficient database schemas and queries using PostgreSQL.
  • Ensure backend systems meet high standards of speed, performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Work closely with the mobile app (Flutter) team for seamless API integration.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
  • Collaborate with the DevOps consultant for deployments and CI/CD workflows.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies—sprint planning, daily standups, and code reviews.
  • Identify bottlenecks, debug issues, and apply performance optimizations.
  • Ensure strong data protection, privacy, and compliance suited for health tech applications.
  • Support API documentation using tools like Swagger/Postman Collections.
  • Own backend modules end to end, including architecture, testing, versioning, and maintenance.
  • Coordinate with external vendors and service providers for integrations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of hands-on experience in backend development.
  • Strong expertise in Python and FastAPI framework.
  • Solid experience with PostgreSQL including schema design, optimization, and complex queries.
  • Strong understanding of RESTful API principles and microservice architecture.
  • Experience integrating APIs, third-party tools, and backend services.
  • Familiarity with authentication standards (OAuth2, JWT).
  • Knowledge of cloud concepts (AWS/GCP/Azure) and working with DevOps teams.
  • Proficiency with Git and collaborative version control workflows.
  • Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance optimization skills.
  • Experience working in startup environments, adapting quickly to evolving needs.
  • Understanding of security, encryption, and compliance requirements for health tech systems.

Good to Have

  • Experience with background task managers (Celery, RQ).
  • Knowledge of caching systems (Redis).
  • Familiarity with Docker containers.
  • Experience in building analytics or reporting pipelines.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to build and scale a health tech platform from the ground up.
  • High ownership and direct involvement in core product development.
  • Close collaboration with founders, CTO, designers, and mobile development teams.
  • Fast-paced, learning-driven startup culture.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

  • Will you be able to join immediately or in 15 days notice period?

Work Location: In person

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