Build & Ship: Develop and deploy backend product features end-to-end using Python.
API Development: Design and implement high-quality, performant RESTful APIs/FastAPI.
Database Management: Write efficient PostgreSQL queries, design schemas, and manage data integrity.
Containerization: Package applications using Docker and ensure services are ready for deployment.
Orchestration: Work within Kubernetes environments to manage, scale, and monitor backend services.
Documentation: Create clear technical documentation for API contracts and local development setups.
Mentor: Provide guidance and code reviews for fellow engineers to maintain high standards.
Debug & Optimize: Troubleshoot and resolve software bugs within a distributed container environment.
Collaborate: Partner with product managers to translate requirements into functional backend logic.
Maintainable Code: Write well-designed, testable, and maintainable code following Python best practices.

Requirements

5+ years of experience developing backend services for web-based applications.
Python Expertise: Strong command of Python and modern frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, or Django).
REST API Specialist: Extensive experience building and maintaining REST / JSON APIs.
PostgreSQL Proficiency: Deep understanding of relational databases, including joins, indexing, and schema design.
Container Knowledge: Practical experience using Docker for local development and production packaging.
K8s Familiarity: Experience interacting with Kubernetes (e.g., using kubectl, understanding pods/services).
Testing Rigor: Experience writing comprehensive unit and integration tests.

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonFastAPIFlaskDjangoRESTful APIsPostgreSQLDockerKubernetesunit testingintegration testing

Soft Skills

mentoringcollaborationtroubleshootingdocumentationcode review