Job Description

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs using Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.

• Write clean, well-tested, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.

• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability across backend services.

• Design and manage relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases, including schema design and query optimization.

• Collaborate with frontend developers to define and integrate API contracts.

• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices across services.

• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and sprint planning.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues in a timely manner.

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of professional experience in Python backend development.

• Strong proficiency in at least one Python web framework (Django, Flask, or FastAPI).

• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.

• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL or MySQL) and ORM tools.

• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.

• Understanding of software design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean architecture.

• Experience writing unit tests and integration tests.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Celery.

• Exposure to AWS, GCP, or Azure.

• Experience with microservices architecture.

• Knowledge of API security scanning tools and security-first development practices.

• Familiarity with OpenAPI/Swagger specification standards.