Backend Engineer - Python, FastAPI (Azure, Kubernetes)

Applaudo Studios; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Applaudo Studios in Mexico City is seeking a skilled Backend Developer with strong Python expertise to design APIs, build scalable services, and orchestrate background tasks using FastAPI, Celery, Docker, and Kubernetes.

You will own backend components, develop microservices, integrate with third-party APIs and Azure services, and ensure reliability in cloud environments. Excellent English communication is required to collaborate with a US-based team.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI for backend development.
• Practical experience with SQLAlchemy, relational databases, and SQL.
• Experience with Celery and asynchronous task orchestration.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Azure cloud services, authentication, and third-party integrations.
• Understanding of ETL workflows, microservices, and API design.
• Strong ownership, autonomy, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and collaborate with a US-based team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and REST APIs using Python and FastAPI.
• Build microservices supporting enterprise apps, integrations, data and analytics.
• Implement data access layers using SQLAlchemy and relational databases.
• Develop async tasks, scheduled jobs, and background processing with Celery.
• Support ETL processes and data workflow orchestration.
• Integrate apps with third-party APIs and Azure services, with proper authentication.
• Containerize applications with Docker; deploy and operate in Kubernetes.
• Troubleshoot issues; improve reliability and performance.
• Contribute to dashboards and analytics support services.
• Document APIs, integrations, and technical decisions.
• Collaborate to clarify requirements and manage risks.
• Communicate progress, blockers, and risks proactively.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

SQLAlchemy

SQL

Celery

APIs design

ETL workflows

Microservices

Azure cloud

English

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Job description

Applaudo Studios in Mexico City is seeking a skilled Backend Developer with strong Python expertise to design APIs, build scalable services, and orchestrate background tasks using FastAPI, Celery, Docker, and Kubernetes.

You will own backend components, develop microservices, integrate with third-party APIs and Azure services, and ensure reliability in cloud environments. Excellent English communication is required to collaborate with a US-based team.