Backend Engineer (Python) — FastAPI, Azure

Applaudo; Comisión de Fomento de Perú; On-site; ARS 168,108,000 - 259,804,000; Full time

Job summary

Applaudo is seeking a skilled Backend Developer with strong Python expertise to design and scale reliable services. You will build REST APIs with FastAPI, develop microservices, and orchestrate background tasks using Celery in Kubernetes and Docker environments.

You will own end-to-end backend components, optimize data flows, and collaborate with a US-based team. The role emphasizes autonomy, documentation, and delivering high-quality solutions on time.

Qualifications

• Proven backend development with Python and FastAPI.
• Experience designing REST APIs and microservices.
• Strong SQL and ORM usage with SQLAlchemy.
• Experience with containerization and cloud deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Python backends and FastAPI APIs.
• Develop microservices and API integrations.
• Manage asynchronous tasks with Celery and background jobs.
• Support data workflows and Azure deployments.
• Document APIs and ensure reliability.

Skills

Python backend

FastAPI REST APIs

SQLAlchemy & SQL

Celery for async tasks

Microservices design

Cloud: Azure

API design & integration

English communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Job description

Applaudo is seeking a skilled Backend Developer with strong Python expertise to design and scale reliable services. You will build REST APIs with FastAPI, develop microservices, and orchestrate background tasks using Celery in Kubernetes and Docker environments.

You will own end-to-end backend components, optimize data flows, and collaborate with a US-based team. The role emphasizes autonomy, documentation, and delivering high-quality solutions on time.