Senior Python Backend Architect (Django/Flask)

CyberCoders; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCoders in Chicago seeks a Python Developer to design, build, and maintain backend systems and APIs for high-performance applications. You will collaborate with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable microservices and scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with modern Python frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI), relational and NoSQL databases, async programming, testing, CI/CD, containers, and cloud deployments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional backend development in Python.
• Experience with Django, Flask, or FastAPI and building RESTful/GraphQL APIs.
• Proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL/SQLite) and NoSQL databases; ORM experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python and Django/Flask/FastAPI.
• Build and evolve RESTful and GraphQL endpoints per OpenAPI specs.
• Develop database schemas and queries for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite and integrate with MongoDB/Redis.

Skills

Python

Django

Flask

FastAPI

AsyncIO

CI/CD

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Django ORM

SQLAlchemy

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenAPI/Swagger

Job description

CyberCoders in Chicago seeks a Python Developer to design, build, and maintain backend systems and APIs for high-performance applications. You will collaborate with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable microservices and scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with modern Python frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI), relational and NoSQL databases, async programming, testing, CI/CD, containers, and cloud deployments.