Backend Python Engineer — APIs, Django/Flask/FastAPI

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced Python Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend applications. You will create RESTful APIs using Django, Flask, or FastAPI, and work with relational and NoSQL databases.

The role emphasizes clean code, security, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include optimizing SQL queries, implementing authentication, and supporting deployment and monitoring.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python 3.x and OO design patterns.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with PostgreSQL/MySQL/Oracle.
• Experience with Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Familiarity with ORM tools (SQLAlchemy, Django ORM).
• Experience with Git, Linux, and testing (PyTest).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python applications.
• Build backend services and RESTful APIs with Django/Flask/FastAPI.
• Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code.
• Integrate with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries and database ops.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security.
• Conduct unit testing, debugging, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and business analysts.
• Develop automation scripts to improve efficiency.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
• Follow Agile practices and use Git for version control.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and production troubleshooting.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Maintain technical documentation and participate in design discussions.

Skills

Python programming

REST APIs

SQL databases

Git

Linux

PyTest

Tools

Django

Flask

FastAPI

SQLAlchemy

Django ORM

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Celery

Redis

RabbitMQ

Kafka

MongoDB

Job description

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced Python Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend applications. You will create RESTful APIs using Django, Flask, or FastAPI, and work with relational and NoSQL databases.

The role emphasizes clean code, security, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include optimizing SQL queries, implementing authentication, and supporting deployment and monitoring.