Lead Back-End Engineer (Python/FastAPI) SI-12
Job Description:
Responsibilities
-Lead by example through hands-on development of robust, scalable, and secure RESTful and event-driven APIs using FastAPI and OpenAPI 3.0+. -Own backend architecture and technical execution, serving as a primary contributor to the codebase.Establish and enforce best practices for API design, versioning, documentation, and maintainability. -Design and build modular, extensible backend systems integrating multiple services, databases, and third-party clients. -Develop high-performance, low-latency APIs using async/await patterns, FastAPI, Pydantic, and SQLAlchemy.Build reusable microservices, internal libraries, and backend components to support a distributed architecture. -Engineer for scale using asynchronous processing and task queues (Celery, RabbitMQ, Kafka).Design and implement integrations with relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (Redis) data stores.Build cloud-native backend services leveraging containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). -Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices (OAuth2, JWT), ensuring compliance with industry standards. -Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and QA teams to deliver high-impact features. -Mentor backend engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and best-practice enforcement. -Own the full backend lifecycle from design and development through deployment, monitoring, and optimization.
Job Requirements-8+ years of hands-on backend engineering experience with Python, focused on API and service development.
-Expert-level experience with FastAPI, OpenAPI/Swagger, Pydantic, and SQLAlchemy.
-Strong mastery of asynchronous programming in Python (asyncio).
-Deep understanding of RESTful API design, versioning strategies, and API documentation.
-Solid experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, and modern ORM patterns.
-Proven experience building and running containerized services using Docker.
-Practical experience with Kubernetes concepts and cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
-Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and observability tooling.
-Hands-on experience implementing API security standards (OAuth2, JWT) and mitigating common vulnerabilities.
-Strong commitment to code quality, testing, and peer review.
-Demonstrated technical leadership through mentorship, code reviews, and collaborative problem-solving.
-Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly explain technical decisions.
-English Level: C1+What we offer
-100% Remote Work: Enjoy the freedom to work from the location that helps you thrive. All it takes is a laptop and a reliable internet connection.
-Highly Competitive USD Pay: Earn an excellent, market-leading compensation in USD, that goes beyond typical market offerings.
-Paid Time Off: We value your well-being. Our paid time off policies ensure you have the chance to unwind and recharge when needed.
-Work with Autonomy: Enjoy the freedom to manage your time as long as the work gets done. Focus on results, not the clock.
-Work with Top American Companies: Grow your expertise working on innovative, high-impact projects with Industry-Leading U.S. Companies.
Required Skills:
Data FastAPI Support Internet Development Authorization RabbitMQ Authentication Pipelines Compliance NoSQL CI/CD Redis Compensation Features Reviews Microservices Components Architecture Optimization AWS Kubernetes Communication Skills Programming PostgreSQL Databases Docker Security Documentation Testing Design Engineering Python Leadership Communication