Python Job: Python Backend Developer

Senior Python Backend Developer

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Duration : Long Term

Job Requirements

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Python Backend Developer to design, develop, and optimize backend services for a high-performance web application. The ideal candidate should have expertise in FastAPI or similar Python frameworks, experience working with MongoDB or equivalent NoSQL databases, and a strong understanding of Linux-based environments. Experience with in-memory data stores such as Redis and familiarity with Angular (or similar frontend frameworks) is a big plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful and asynchronous APIs using FastAPI or similar frameworks.
• Write clean, efficient, and scalable Python code to support high-performance applications.
• Develop microservices-based architectures and integrate third-party APIs.
• Ensure API security best practices, including data encryption and access control.
• Deploy and maintain services in Linux/Ubuntu environments. Utilize containerization tools like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Optimize API performance, caching, and scalability strategies using Redis and other tools.
• Design and optimize MongoDB schemas and queries. Implement indexing, aggregation pipelines, and replication strategies for performance improvements.
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT, etc.).
• Work closely with frontend developers using Angular (or similar frameworks) to ensure seamless API integration.
• Utilize Redis (or similar in-memory data stores) for caching, session management, and real-time data processing.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and technical discussions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in backend development with Python.
• Expertise in FastAPI (or similar frameworks like Flask, Django, or Tornado).
• Strong understanding of MongoDB (or similar NoSQL databases like DynamoDB, CouchDB, etc.).