Python Developer

WeSupport Incorporated; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

WeSupport Incorporated in the Philippines is seeking a skilled Python developer to design, build, test, and maintain RESTful APIs using FastAPI. You will develop scalable backend services, containerized with Docker, and deployed in AWS.

You will collaborate with architects, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders, participate in code reviews, ensure secure API design, and optimize queries for performance. The role emphasizes CI/CD using AWS CodePipeline/CodeDeploy and adherence to coding standards

Qualifications

• 3–5 years Python developer experience with FastAPI and API development.
• Strong experience developing REST APIs using FastAPI.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Docker Compose.
• Experience with AWS, CI/CD pipelines, coding standards and secure development practices, and Bitbucket version control.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases: PostgreSQL and MongoDB, Kafka a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI.
• Build scalable, secure backend applications following industry best practices.
• Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker and Docker Compose.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including solution architects, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders, throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Deploy and maintain applications in AWS environments using established CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and development best practices.
• Implement API versioning, authentication, authorization, error handling, and security controls.
• Optimize application performance and database queries.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Maintain technical documentation and support knowledge transfer activities.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

REST APIs

API versioning

JWT / OAuth2

CI/CD pipelines

AWS CodePipeline/CodeDeploy

Bitbucket

SQL/NoSQL databases

Kafka streaming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Docker Compose

AWS

Bitbucket

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Kafka

MySQL

Redshift

Job description

About the role

Design, develop, test, and maintain RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI. Build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend applications following industry best practices. Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker and Docker Compose.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend applications following industry best practices
• Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker and Docker Compose
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including solution architects, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders, throughout the software development lifecycle
• Deploy and maintain applications in AWS environments using established CI/CD pipelines
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and development best practices
• Implement API versioning, authentication, authorization, error handling, and security controls
• Optimize application performance and database queries
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions
• Maintain technical documentation and support knowledge transfer activities

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• 3-5 years Python Developer experience with FastAPI and API development
• Strong experience developing REST APIs using FastAPI
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles, API versioning, and exception/error handling
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Docker Compose
• Experience working in enterprise software development environments, including AWS, CI/CD pipelines (AWS CodePipeline and CodeDeploy), coding standards and secure development practices, and version control using Bitbucket
• Strong experience with relational and NoSQL databases: PostgreSQL and MongoDB
• Experience with Kafka or alternative implementations for near real-time data pipeline/streaming for large data sets
• CI/CD and Test-driven Development experience
• Intermediate SQL background (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redshift)
• Basic to intermediate experience with AI system development concepts (langchain, RAG, AI Security/Guardrails, observability)
• Experience implementing API security using JWT and OAuth2