Senior Python Backend Developer

Job Title: Senior Python Backend Developer
Experience: 4+ Years
Location: Hyderabad
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role
We are looking for a highly proficient Python Backend Developer with strong expertise in FastAPI and MongoDB to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in building high-performance, scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy robust backend services that power our next-generation applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance APIs and microservices using FastAPI.
• Build asynchronous, event-driven services with efficient data processing.
• Architect and implement database schemas and aggregations in MongoDB.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and performance optimization.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices (PEP 8).
• Develop comprehensive API documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Work collaboratively with frontend, DevOps, and QA teams in an agile environment.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
• Monitor application performance and resolve production issues proactively.

Technical Skills
Core Competencies:

• Programming Language: Python 3.x
• Framework: FastAPI (Async/Await, Dependency Injection, Middleware)
• Database: MongoDB (Indexing, Aggregation, Schema Design, Replication)
• ORM/ODM: Motor, Beanie, or MongoEngine
• API Tools: Swagger / Postman / OpenAPI
• Testing Frameworks: Pytest, Unittest
• Version Control: Git (GitHub / GitLab)
• Deployment: Docker, Uvicorn / Gunicorn, Nginx

Good to Have:

• Knowledge of Redis, Celery, or Kafka for background tasks and queues.
• Familiarity with AWS / GCP / Azure cloud environments.
• Experience with Microservices Architecture and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Exposure to GraphQL with FastAPI-Ariadne or Strawberry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in backend development using Python.
• Proven experience building and scaling APIs with FastAPI and MongoDB.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and RESTful API design.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and team collaboration abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person