Python Api Developer

Infinityquest It Services; Hyderabad, Pune District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinityquest It Services is seeking an API Developer (Backend) with strong Python expertise to design, build, and maintain scalable RESTful services and microservices. The role emphasizes secure, high-performance backend systems and collaboration across teams.

The candidate should have experience with Django/Flask/FastAPI, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), plus Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and API security. Immediate joiners preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of backend/API development experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Python.
• Build scalable and secure microservices-based applications.
• Collaborate with frontend, architects, and business teams to deliver solutions.
• Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data models.
• Integrate third-party APIs and enterprise applications.
• Ensure performance, reliability, and security of applications.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and follow DevOps practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend and API-related issues.

Skills

Python

Django

Flask

FastAPI

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL/NoSQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

API Security

OAuth2/JWT

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Git

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Title: API Developer (Backend Developer - Python)

Experience: 8+ Years
Location: PAN India
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled API Developer (Backend Developer) with strong expertise in Python to design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services and APIs. The ideal candidate should have experience in building microservices, RESTful APIs, cloud-native applications, and integrating enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Python.
• Build scalable and secure microservices-based applications.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, architects, and business teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data models.
• Integrate third-party APIs and enterprise applications.
• Ensure application performance, reliability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and follow DevOps best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend and API-related issues.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Python development.
• Hands-on experience with Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, OAuth2, JWT, and API Security.
• Experience with Microservices Architecture.
• Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.).
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and CI/CD tools.
• Knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with API Gateway and API Management platforms.
• Exposure to GenAI/AI integrations.
• Knowledge of Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevOps practices.
• Cloud certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Primary Skills

Python, FastAPI, Flask, Django, REST APIs, Microservices, SQL, MongoDB, AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, CI/CD, API Security.

NOTE: This position needs to be filled immediately so ONLY immediate joiners will be preferred.