Data Engineer (Backend Developer, Python)

PTR Global; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 89,544 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K contributions

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

PTR Global is seeking a Backend Python Developer with strong experience in building and maintaining production APIs, particularly using FastAPI. The role is hybrid, with 3 onsite days in Austin and 2 remote days, allowing collaboration with AI teams on backend infrastructure.

Ideal candidates will have a background in scalable data pipelines and cloud infrastructure. The pay ranges from $65 to $70 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental, and 401K contributions.

Qualifications

• Strong backend Python development experience.
• Experience building and maintaining production-level APIs, preferably with FastAPI.
• Proficient with SQL and both relational and non-relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Building scalable data pipelines and ETL workflows.
• Collaborating with AI and product teams on backend infrastructure.

Skills

Backend Python development

Building and maintaining production APIs

SQL proficiency

Building scalable data pipelines

Data orchestration systems

Collaboration with AI teams

Tools

FastAPI

Cloud infrastructure

ETL workflows

Job description

Onsite in Austin, TX / Sunnyvale, CA from Day 1 (Client prefer local folks)

Hybrid Schedule: 3 Onsite Days (Tue, Wed, Thur) & 2 Remote Days (Mon, Fri)

Long term contract

No mid layer / No Implementation partners are Involved

Job details

• Strong backend Python development with experience building and maintaining production APIs (Fast API preferred)
• Has built scalable data pipelines, ETL workflows, and data orchestration systems.
• Proficient with SQL, relational/non-relational databases, and cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborates with AI and product teams on backend infrastructure, reliability, and observability.
• Bonus: experience building MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, supporting AI/LLM infrastructure, or working with vector databases.

Pay Range: $65/hr - $70/hr

Our full‑time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.