Python/FastAPI Backend Developer Jobs (Immediate Joiners) - Stifons

Stifons Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

JUARA IT SOLUTIONS seeks an experienced Backend Developer (Python / FastAPI) to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure backend applications. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in Python, FastAPI, API development, database design, and cloud‑based structures.

Experience building large‑scale, business‑ready applications within fintech or other regulated industries is a big plus. We offer an onsite role in Chennai, India, with 5+ years of backend experience and opportunities to work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong Python and FastAPI skills.
• Experience building REST APIs, WebSockets, or gRPC services.
• Proficient with PostgreSQL/MySQL/MongoDB.
• Experience with SQLAlchemy, ORM, and async programming.
• Good understanding of microservices and distributed systems.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Knowledge of JWT/OAuth2 and API security.
• Proficient with Git and Agile/Scrum methods.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend applications using Python and FastAPI.
• Develop secure, scalable RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Design and optimize databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL/MongoDB).
• Implement authentication and secure coding practices (JWT, OAuth2).
• Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of systems.
• Write well-documented code with unit and integration tests.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, QA, and Product teams in Agile cycles.
• Deploy, monitor, troubleshoot, and support live production systems.
• Participate in code reviews and architecture discussions.

Skills

5+ years backend development

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or related field

Tools

Python

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

SQLAlchemy

AsyncIO

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

GCP

JWT

OAuth2

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Redis

Git

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

PyTest

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Backend Developer (Python / FastAPI)

Job Summary (JUARA IT SOLUTIONS)

We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer (Python / FastAPI) to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high‑performing backend applications. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in Python, FastAPI, API development, database design, and cloud‑based structures. Experience building large‑scale, business‑ready applications within fintech or other regulated industries is a big plus.

• Location: Chennai, India (Onsite)
• Experience: 5+ Years
• Employment Type: Full‑Time
• Notice Period: Immediate Joiners or Up to 15 Days

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend applications using Python and FastAPI.
• Build secure, scalable, and fast RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and microservices.
• Design, improve, and maintain databases using PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Set up authentication, access control, and secure coding practices using JWT, OAuth2, encryption, and industry security standards.
• Improve app performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Write clean, easy‑to‑maintain, well‑documented code with thorough unit and integration tests.
• Work with Frontend, DevOps, QA, and Product teams in Agile development cycles.
• Deploy, monitor, troubleshoot, and support live production systems.
• Take part in code reviews and contribute to structure and technical design discussions.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in backend development.
• Strong skill in Python and the FastAPI framework.
• Hands‑on experience building REST APIs, WebSockets, or gRPC services.
• Strong understanding of PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB, including database layout design and query improvement.
• Experience with SQLAlchemy, ORM frameworks, and async programming (asyncio).
• Good understanding of microservices structure and distributed systems.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Some knowledge of message brokers such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Redis is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of secure coding practices, authentication methods, and API security.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methods.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in FinTech, Banking, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of API gateways, service mesh, and event‑driven structures.
• Some knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or similar platforms.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as PyTest.
• Some knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) is a plus.