Backend Engineer – Python, FastAPI & PostgreSQL
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Summary
Senior backend engineer building scalable, secure Python services and REST APIs/microservices with FastAPI (or Django/Flask), SQLAlchemy, and PostgreSQL. Day to day includes auth/RBAC, Pytest tests, Docker/CI/CD on AWS, async workflows (Celery/Kafka/RabbitMQ/SQS), and query/performance optimization.
Backend Engineer – Python, FastAPI & PostgreSQL
Location: Hyderabad / Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time Employee (FTE) / Consultant
We are hiring a Senior Python Backend - postgresql to build scalable, secure, and production-ready applications.
Responsibilities:
- Develop backend services using Python, FastAPI, Django, or Flask.
- Build REST APIs and microservices.
- Work with SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL, and Alembic migrations.
- Implement authentication, authorization, and RBAC.
- Develop unit and integration tests using Pytest.
- Work with Docker, CI/CD, and AWS services.
- Optimize database queries and application performance.
- Support asynchronous workflows using Celery, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or AWS SQS.
- Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to system design.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of Python backend development experience.
- Strong FastAPI/Django/Flask experience.
- Proficiency in SQLAlchemy and PostgreSQL.
- Experience with Alembic, Pytest, Docker, Git, and CI/CD.
- Hands-on AWS experience.
- Knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, and secure coding practices.
- Strong understanding of database transactions and query optimization.
Good to Have:
- React/TypeScript experience.
- Kafka, Celery, RabbitMQ, or serverless architecture.
- Kubernetes/Terraform exposure.
- Experience with ETL, fintech, healthcare, or AI/RAG applications.