Staff Developer (Python FastAPI, React)

Jobtailor; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Manila, Philippines, is seeking an experienced software engineer to design and implement backend services using Python FastAPI and deliver robust REST APIs. You will also build and maintain React.js frontend components that connect to the backend, manage state, and ensure responsive user interfaces for product and asset management workflows.

The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on experience with Python, FastAPI, React, and databases, plus familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and Agile

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of software development experience with hands-on delivery in Python and React.
• Proficiency in building REST API services using FastAPI, including endpoint definition and Pydantic models.
• Experience building React components with modern JavaScript (ES6+), state management, and REST API integration.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Python FastAPI backend services and REST APIs.
• Develop and maintain React.js frontend components with state management and UI responsiveness.
• Write and maintain PostgreSQL queries, support schema updates, and assist with data migrations.
• Assist with REST API integrations to third-party documentation platforms by consuming APIs and data transformations.
• Apply SDLC practices and deliver production releases across the portfolio.
• Debug and resolve issues across FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and React layers and escalate complex root causes.
• Write clean, documented, and reusable code, participate in code reviews, and maintain API documentation and test cases.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, QA, and System Analysts to understand requirements and deliver on time.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and CI/CD delivery practices using Azure DevOps.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

React.js

PostgreSQL

REST API

JavaScript (ES6+)

Pydantic

Redux

Git

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

• Build and maintain Python FastAPI backend services and REST APIs supporting MyAssets, FDDH, and product documentation platforms under the guidance of the Senior Developer.
• Develop and maintain React.js front-end components, including state management, responsive UI, and integration with FastAPI backend services for product and asset management workflows.
• Write and maintain PostgreSQL queries, support schema updates, and assist with data migrations for platform databases.
• Assist with REST API integrations to third-party documentation platforms (Zoomin and similar) by consuming APIs, handling data transformation, and supporting publication workflows.
• Apply SDLC practices throughout feature delivery and design, develop, test, and support production releases across the portfolio.
• Debug and resolve issues across FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and React layers and elevate complex root causes to the Senior Developer with clear analysis.
• Write clean, well-documented, and reusable code following team standards, participate actively in code reviews, and maintain technical documentation for owned features, including API endpoint notes, data flow descriptions, and test cases.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, QA, and System Analysts to understand requirements and deliver quality solutions on time.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and CI/CD delivery practices using Azure DevOps.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of software development experience with hands‑on delivery in Python and React in a professional environment.
• Proficiency in building REST API services using FastAPI, including endpoint definition, Pydantic models, request/response handling, and basic async patterns.
• Solid experience building React components with modern JavaScript (ES6+), state management (Redux or Context API), and integration with REST API backends.
• Experience consuming and building REST APIs, understanding of HTTP methods, status codes, JSON payloads, and basic authentication patterns (JWT or API key).
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL or MySQL, including writing queries, basic schema understanding, and supporting data operations in a relational database environment.
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• Familiarity with Git version control, Azure DevOps, or similar CI/CD tools, and sprint-based delivery and strong English communication skills.

Core Competencies

Proficient in developing and maintaining Python FastAPI backend services and React.js front-end components, with a strong focus on REST API integration and database management. Demonstrates expertise in Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Python FastAPI Development
• React.js Component Development
• REST API Integration
• PostgreSQL Query Writing
• Agile Methodologies

Hard Skills

• Python
• FastAPI
• React.js
• PostgreSQL
• REST API
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• Pydantic
• Redux
• Git
• CI/CD

Soft Skills

• Strong English Communication
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

• Software Development
• SDLC
• Data Migration
• Technical Documentation
• Agile Ceremonies

Tools & Technologies

• Azure DevOps