Backend Python Developer — APIs, Microservices, AWS

Recruito; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruito is seeking a skilled backend engineer to develop scalable Python applications and robust RESTful APIs. You will work with frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, or Django and manage data in PostgreSQL/MySQL while building distributed microservices.

You should be comfortable with Docker, CI/CD, and cloud deployment on AWS, implementing performance optimizations, tests, and reliable operation across services.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python programming.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs and backend design.
• Experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Familiarity with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Experience with microservices and distributed systems.
• Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable backend applications using Python.
• Build REST APIs with FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Work with PostgreSQL/MySQL and optimize SQL queries.
• Develop microservices and event-driven systems.
• Work with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or AWS SQS.
• Optimize performance, caching, and error handling.
• Deploy applications using AWS, Docker, and CI/CD.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.

Skills

Python

REST API design

Backend development

Data structures & OOP

SQL relational databases

Microservices

Tools

Docker

AWS

FastAPI

Flask

Django

Git

CI/CD

Kafka

RabbitMQ

AWS SQS

Job description

Recruito is seeking a skilled backend engineer to develop scalable Python applications and robust RESTful APIs. You will work with frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, or Django and manage data in PostgreSQL/MySQL while building distributed microservices.

You should be comfortable with Docker, CI/CD, and cloud deployment on AWS, implementing performance optimizations, tests, and reliable operation across services.