Senior Python Developer (Fast API and AI)

5 - 9 years

15 - 20 Lacs

Posted:1 day ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description


The ideal candidate is a self-motivated engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, contributes to architectural decisions, and stays current with emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs and backend services using

    FastAPI

    .
  • Optimize backend applications for performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Design and manage database schemas; write optimized SQL queries and improve

    PostgreSQL

    performance.
  • Develop, schedule, and maintain workflows using

    Apache Airflow

    , ensuring reliability and timely execution.
  • Build and manage

    Dockerized microservices

    , automate deployments, and integrate applications into

    CI/CD pipelines

    .
  • Integrate backend systems with

    LLMs and Generative AI services

    (e.g., OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Hugging Face).
  • Implement API security best practices, including authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and access control.
  • Write clean, modular, testable, and well-documented code following industry standards and best practices.
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural planning.
  • Collaborate closely with frontend, AI/ML, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks, and continuously enhance technical skills.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of professional experience building

    production-grade backend systems

    .
  • Strong proficiency in

    Python

    with hands-on experience using

    FastAPI

    .
  • Solid understanding of

    REST API design

    , asynchronous programming, and event-driven architectures.
  • Strong experience with

    PostgreSQL

    , including schema design, indexing, and performance tuning.
  • Hands-on experience with

    Apache Airflow

    , including DAG design, scheduling, and workflow orchestration.
  • Practical knowledge of

    Docker

    , containerized development, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.).
  • Experience with

    LLMs / Generative AI

    , API integrations, or AI-driven backend features (preferred).
  • Familiarity with

    cloud platforms

    such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and scalable system architectures.
  • Understanding of secure coding practices, including

    OAuth2, JWT

    , and API gateway concepts.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration abilities.
  • Willingness and ability to learn new technologies as required by the project.

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