Sr. Backend Developer – Python with Fast API

Location: Bangalore (2 days/week in office)

Experience: 8+ Years

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Back-End Developer with strong expertise in Python and FastAPI to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems. The ideal candidate should have strong system-design fundamentals , API development experience , and the ability deliver with responsibility + build reliable production-grade services .

Mandatory Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python, MSSQL, Redis, Celery, FastAPI, and MongoDB .

• Deep understanding of web development frameworks and RESTful API design .

• Experience with asynchronous programming and task queues (e.g., Celery).

• Proficiency in database design and optimization for both relational (MSSQL) and NoSQL

(MongoDB) databases .

• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming .

• Strong knowledge of database design and SQL .

• Experience with microservices and scalable distributed systems .

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, testing, Git, and code quality practices.

• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) is a

plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership : Lead and mentor a team of software developers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.

• Project Management : Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements

gathering to deployment, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.

• Technical Expertise : Act as a subject matter expert in Python, MSSQL, Redis, Celery, FastAPI, and MongoDB, providing hands-on development and troubleshooting as needed.

• Code Quality : Ensure the team adheres to coding standards and best practices, conducting code reviews and maintaining high-quality codebases.

• System Architecture : Collaborate with other technical leads and architects to design and implement scalable and robust system architectures.

• Stakeholder Communication : Work closely with product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

• Continuous Improvement : Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies,

recommending and implementing improvements to processes and tools.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Tools and Technologies : Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and project management tools (e.g., ADO).

Other Qualifications

• Strong practical experience building and operating enterprise-scale backend systems is preferred.

Backend Developer - Python with Fast API

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