Python FastAPI Developer

We are looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems for a modern SaaS platform. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Python, FastAPI, distributed systems, API design, database architecture, and cloud-native development.

You will work closely with product, engineering, and AI teams to build reliable, high-performance backend services that support real-time interactions, data processing workflows, analytics, and enterprise-grade integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Python and FastAPI
• Build and maintain REST APIs and real-time communication services
• Design efficient database schemas and data access layers
• Implement authentication, authorization, and role-based access control
• Build integrations with third-party APIs and external services
• Develop asynchronous processing pipelines and background jobs
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability practices
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and infrastructure teams
• Participate in architectural decisions and technical planning
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code

Required SkillsBackend Development

• Strong Python development experience
• FastAPI framework
• Async programming concepts
• REST API design and implementation
• WebSocket implementation and real-time systems
• SQLAlchemy or equivalent ORM

Databases

• PostgreSQL/MySQL
• Database schema design
• Query optimization
• Migrations and versioning
• Redis or similar caching technologies

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Docker
• AWS, GCP, or Azure
• CI/CD pipelines
• Monitoring and logging tools
• Infrastructure best practices

Software Engineering

• System design
• Distributed systems fundamentals
• Microservices architecture
• Testing and quality assurance
• Git and collaborative development workflows

Preferred Experience Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are strongly preferred:

• Large-scale SaaS applications
• Multi-tenant systems
• Real-time applications
• AI/ML platform integrations
• Data processing pipelines
• Search and retrieval systems
• Event-driven architectures
• Enterprise software products

What We Expect

• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Strong ownership mindset
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Focus on code quality, maintainability, and performance
• Strong communication and documentation skills