Senior Python Backend Developer : Philadelphia, PA (Onsite)

[Bismillah Arzoo]

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Role: Senior Python Backend Developer

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Onsite)

Duration : 12 Months

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Python Backend Developer to design, develop, and optimize backend services for a high-performance web application. The ideal candidate should have expertise in FastAPI or similar Python frameworks, experience working with MongoDB or equivalent NoSQL databases, and a strong understanding of Linux-based environments. Experience with in-memory data stores such as Redis and familiarity with Angular (or similar frontend frameworks) is a big plus.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful and asynchronous APIs using FastAPI or similar frameworks.
• Write clean, efficient, and scalable Python code to support high-performance applications.
• Develop microservices-based architectures and integrate third-party APIs.
• Ensure API security best practices, including data encryption and access control.
• Deploy and maintain services in Linux/Ubuntu environments. Utilize containerization tools like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Optimize API performance, caching, and scalability strategies using Redis and other tools.
• Design and optimize MongoDB schemas and queries. Implement indexing, aggregation pipelines, and replication strategies for performance improvements.
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT, etc.).
• Work closely with frontend developers using Angular (or similar frameworks) to ensure seamless API integration.
• Utilize Redis (or similar in-memory data stores) for caching, session management, and real-time data processing.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and technical discussions.
• Python Development, FastAPI, microservice development, MongoDB (or similar NoSQL DB), RESTful API development

 

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in backend development with Python.
• Expertise in FastAPI (or similar frameworks like Flask, Django, or Tornado).
• Strong understanding of MongoDB (or similar NoSQL databases like DynamoDB, CouchDB, etc.).
• Experience with Redis (or similar in-memory data stores) for caching, rate limiting, and session management.
• Experience working in Linux/Ubuntu environments, including shell scripting.
• Proficiency with RESTful API design, WebSockets, and asynchronous programming.
• Experience with authentication and security protocols (JWT, OAuth2, OpenID Connect).
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure is a big plus.
• Basic understanding of Angular (or similar frontend frameworks like React or Vue.js) for API integration.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to debug, and optimize application performance.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in agile development teams.?