Key Responsibilities

•  Develop and optimize backend services using Python and FastAPI to ensure high performance and scalability.
•  Design and implement RESTful APIs that are efficient, secure, and well-documented.
•  Work with databases (SQL and NoSQL) to ensure seamless data storage and retrieval.
•  Integrate third-party services and APIs to enhance application functionality.
•  Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.
•  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, data engineers, and DevOps teams, to deliver robust solutions.
•  Optimize application performance and ensure low-latency response times.
•  Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms to enhance security.
•  Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring system reliability and uptime.
•  Stay updated with the latest trends in backend development and cloud technologies.

Required Skills & Experience

•  3-5 years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on Python.
• Hands-on experience with FastAPI or similar Python-based frameworks (Flask, Django).
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and best practices.
• Proficiency in working with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases.
• Experience with asynchronous programming and event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.
• Knowledge of authentication protocols (OAuth, JWT) and API security best practices.
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
• Experience with unit testing and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an agile environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with microservices architecture and containerized deployments.
• Familiarity with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other message brokers.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).