Python Backend Engineer: REST APIs & DB Mastery

Cyient; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyient is seeking a Software Engineer with at least 2 years of hands-on Python experience to build scalable, robust applications. The role focuses on production-ready code, backend development, and clean architecture with strong emphasis on design patterns and databases.

You will design and deploy REST APIs, integrate with relational or NoSQL databases, and ensure code quality with tests and Git versioning. Collaboration with product and engineering teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on Python development.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Proficient with Git, Linux, and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy production-grade Python applications and REST APIs.
• Build and optimize relational and NoSQL databases connected to Python backends.
• Maintain clean, modular Python code following SOLID and best practices.
• Analyze performance, debug bottlenecks, and optimize backend workflows.
• Write unit tests and version control with Git; collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Python

OOP concepts

Asynchronous programming

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SQLAlchemy

Django ORM

Git

Docker

Job description

Cyient is seeking a Software Engineer with at least 2 years of hands-on Python experience to build scalable, robust applications. The role focuses on production-ready code, backend development, and clean architecture with strong emphasis on design patterns and databases.

You will design and deploy REST APIs, integrate with relational or NoSQL databases, and ensure code quality with tests and Git versioning. Collaboration with product and engineering teams is essential.