Job Role : Backend Developer Python & FastAPI
Experience: 5- 8 Years
Budget: Upto 1.1 LPM
Job Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Working Time:- 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM IST
Job Location : Chennai(WFO)
DETAILS JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer with strong expertise in Python and FastAPI to design and build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in API development, database design, system architecture, and deploying highly available applications, preferably within fintech or regulated environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and FastAPI.
- Build and manage secure, scalable RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and microservices.
- Design and optimize database schemas using PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
- Implement authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices aligned with
compliance standards.
- Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Write clean, well-documented code with unit and integration tests.
- Collaborate with Frontend, DevOps, QA, and Product teams in Agile sprints.
- Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of production systems
PRIMARY SKILLS
Required Skills & Experience
- 5-8 years of backend development experience.
- Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI framework.
- Experience building and managing REST APIs, WebSockets, or gRPC services.
- Strong knowledge of database design, query optimization, and ORM tools.
- Experience with asynchronous programming and scalable system design.
- Familiarity with microservices architecture and API lifecycle management.
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud deployment environments.
- Knowledge of secure coding practices (JWT, OAuth, encryption, etc.).
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
