Senior Python Developer
Summary
Senior Python developer builds secure, high-performing backend services with FastAPI and GraphQL, integrating AI/LLM APIs on Azure for generative AI applications.
We're looking for a Senior Python Developer to join our team in Madrid or Barcelona, Spain in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will design and implement secure, high-performing backend services that enable generative AI-driven applications across Azure.
Responsibilities
- Design, build and maintain GraphQL APIs using FastAPI and Strawberry.
- Integrate AI and LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) into backend services with secure data handling.
- Architect relational database schemas and implement version‑controlled migrations for consistency and performance.
- Collaborate with DevOps/MLOps teams to containerize and deploy services on Azure.
- Monitor, troubleshoot and optimize backend performance for speed, scalability and cost efficiency.
- Implement unit and integration tests to ensure reliability and maintainability.
- Apply best practices for API security, performance tuning and error handling.
- Participate in CI/CD processes and improve observability for production systems.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
- Proven experience as a Python Developer building backend services with FastAPI.
- Hands‑on experience developing GraphQL APIs with tools such as Strawberry.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and relational database design; experience with ORMs (e.g., SQLAlchemy).
- Familiarity with integrating AI/LLM APIs and Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Proficiency in Git, Docker and CI/CD fundamentals.
- Understanding of performance optimization, scalability and monitoring practices.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent English communication skills.
- Nice to have: Experience with vector databases or RAG (Retrieval‑Augmented Generation) pipelines.
- Hands‑on experience deploying applications in Microsoft Azure environments.
- Familiarity with observability tools and logging frameworks.