Senior Python Backend Engineer

Artifintech; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Artifintech is seeking an experienced Python Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong Python coding skills, experience building RESTful APIs and backend services, and a solid understanding of databases, cloud platforms, and modern development practices.

You will design, implement, and optimize Python-based solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to code quality

Qualifications

• Proficient Python 3.x and OO programming concepts.
• Experience building RESTful APIs with Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Strong SQL skills; familiarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python applications and backend services.
• Build RESTful APIs and backend services using Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code with robust testing.
• Interact with relational and NoSQL databases and optimize queries.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security controls.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, and code reviews; support deployment and monitoring.
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and business analysts to deliver features.
• Develop automation scripts and integrate third-party APIs.
• Maintain technical documentation and participate in design discussions.

Skills

Python

Django/Flask/FastAPI

REST API design

SQL databases

Git

Linux

PyTest

APIs & security

Cloud platforms

MongoDB

Agile development

Job description

Artifintech is seeking an experienced Python Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong Python coding skills, experience building RESTful APIs and backend services, and a solid understanding of databases, cloud platforms, and modern development practices.

You will design, implement, and optimize Python-based solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to code quality