Senior Backend Engineer — Python/FastAPI, AI-Native

Palo IT; Palo Blanco; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stimulating working environments

Unique career path

International mobility

Internal R&D projects (Gen-e2)

Job summary

Palo IT is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to design, build, and evolve robust backend services using Python and FastAPI. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software, drive technical excellence, and influence architectural decisions for scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes API design, security, and modern DevOps practices while collaborating with global teams to deliver AI-first projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong experience with Python and FastAPI.
• Designs for RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Proficient in SQL and/or NoSQL databases and performance tuning.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python FastAPI.
• Lead the design of backend architectures and drive performance, maintainability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with frontend, product teams, and stakeholders to integrate server-side logic.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

Security

Tools

FastAPI

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

Palo IT is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to design, build, and evolve robust backend services using Python and FastAPI. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software, drive technical excellence, and influence architectural decisions for scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes API design, security, and modern DevOps practices while collaborating with global teams to deliver AI-first projects.