Python API Developer

AceStack; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AceStack in Pittsburgh is seeking a skilled Python Developer to design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in Python development, with a strong preference for FastAPI, Flask, or Django REST Framework.

You will be responsible for building reusable and scalable API services, defining API contracts, and ensuring robust security and performance optimization across the application. Join us to leverage your expertise in a dynamic development environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Python development.
• Strong hands-on experience with FastAPI (preferred), Flask, or Django REST Framework (DRF).
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices using Python frameworks.
• Build reusable, secure, and scalable API services.
• Define API contracts using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.

Skills

Python development

RESTful APIs

OpenAPI/Swagger

FastAPI

Flask

Django REST Framework

SQLAlchemy

Git

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

SQL Server (MSSQL)

Oracle

Redis

Job description

• Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices using Python frameworks such as: FastAPI, Flask, Django REST Framework (DRF).
• Build reusable, secure, and scalable API services..
• Define API contracts using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Python development.
• Strong hands-on experience with FastAPI (preferred), Flask, or Django REST Framework (DRF).
• Expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.
• Experience with ORM frameworks such as SQLAlchemy or SQLModel.
• Experience working with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server (MSSQL), or Oracle.
• Familiarity with Redis for caching and performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of API security, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
• Knowledge of system design, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with version control tools such as Git and Agile development methodologies is preferred.