Python API Developer (Backend Engineer) || Onsite in Malvern, PA (Relocation will work)
About The Position
We are looking for a highly skilled Python API Developer (Backend Engineer) to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs. The role involves building enterprise microservices and secure, high-performance, reusable backend components; integrating APIs with frontend applications and third-party services; and working with SQL and NoSQL databases, cloud platforms, containers, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. The developer will collaborate with architects, frontend developers, QA engineers, and product owners in Agile teams. The position is onsite in Malvern, Pennsylvania; relocation is supported. The stated contract duration is six or more months.
Requirements
- 6–10 years of experience in backend software development.
- Strong expertise in Python and backend application development.
- Hands-on experience with FastAPI or Flask.
- Experience building REST APIs and microservices.
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
- Experience with SQL databases, including PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL.
- Experience with NoSQL databases, including MongoDB or Redis.
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience working with Azure or AWS cloud services.
- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with unit testing using PyTest.
- Knowledge of OpenAPI/Swagger.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in Agile environments.
- Experience in the financial services domain.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs using Python.
- Build and enhance backend microservices for enterprise applications.
- Develop secure, high-performance, and reusable backend components.
- Integrate APIs with frontend applications and third-party services.
- Design and optimize relational and NoSQL database interactions.
- Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms, including OAuth2 and JWT.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
- Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
- Build and maintain Docker containers and Kubernetes deployments.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment.
- Collaborate with architects, frontend developers, QA engineers, and product owners in Agile teams.
- Create and maintain API documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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