Senior Backend Engineer, Python, FastAPI

Nagarro

Senior Backend Engineer at Nagarro developing and implementing backend services and APIs using Python and FastAPI. Collaborating with teams and ensuring system reliability in a dynamic environment.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇷🇴 RomaniaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in backend engineering with a strong focus on Python and microservices architecture. Proficient in developing scalable, secure, and efficient backend systems using modern technologies and cloud environments.

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Python ProgrammingMicroservices ArchitectureRESTful API DevelopmentCloud Deployment (AWS)Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentEvent-Driven ArchitectureDatabase Management (Snowflake, AWS DynamoDB, RDS, MySQL, MongoDB)Distributed Search Technologies (Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Solr)CI/CD Tools (GitHub Actions, Octopus)Unit TestingIntegration TestingLoad TestingSecurity Best PracticesLogging and Monitoring Tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch)

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

FastAPIFlaskDockerKubernetesAWS LambdaStep FunctionsSQS

Industry Keywords

Agile DevelopmentServer-Side EventsMessaging Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsDockerDynamoDBElasticSearchFlaskGrafanaKubernetesMicroservicesMongoDBMySQLPrometheusPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement backend services and APIs
Write efficient, scalable, and maintainable server-side code using modern backend technologies
Develop and optimize microservices for high-performance distributed systems
Streamline real-time data processing and event-driven architectures
Conduct unit, integration, and load testing to ensure system reliability and performance
Implement RESTful APIs and server-side logic using Python and FastAPI
Develop and deploy containerized applications in cloud environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Work with server-side events and messaging queues (e.g., SQS) to support real-time communication
Ensure application security, scalability, and resilience through robust backend design

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience as a backend engineer
Strong experience with Python, particularly in building REST APIs using frameworks like FastAPI or Flask
Expertise in microservices architecture and deployment in containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Solid understanding of databases (e.g., Snowflake, AWS DynamoDB, RDS, MySQL, MongoDB)
Experience with distributed search and indexing technologies (e.g., Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Solr)
Proficiency with server-side events, event-driven architectures, and messaging systems
Experience with cloud-based deployment on AWS, including Serverless platforms like AWS Lambda, Step Functions, and SQS
Knowledge of CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Octopus)
Strong problem-solving skills and experience debugging and optimizing backend systems
Solid understanding of security best practices for backend systems, including authentication and data protection
Experience with agile development methodologies
Proficiency in logging and monitoring tools for backend systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch)
Experience integrating with third-party APIs and ensuring data consistency
Flexibility to work across global time zones (EST, IST, and others)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities