Senior Python Backend Engineer: APIs & Microservices

Artifintech; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Artifintech is seeking an experienced Senior Python Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications. You will focus on Python backend, REST APIs, and cloud-ready architecture while mentoring teammates.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software, optimize performance, and ensure code quality. Strong experience with Django/Flask/FastAPI and Git is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Python development.
• Strong experience with Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Excellent knowledge of REST API development.
• Strong understanding of SQL and database optimization.
• Experience in developing scalable backend applications.
• Good understanding of OOP concepts and software design principles.
• Experience with Git and agile development methodologies.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python.
• Build and implement RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Develop backend services using frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Write clean, reusable, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and stored procedures.
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, QA, and product teams.
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical decision-making.
• Implement unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Django

SQL

NoSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Redis

MongoDB

Job description

Artifintech is seeking an experienced Senior Python Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications. You will focus on Python backend, REST APIs, and cloud-ready architecture while mentoring teammates.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software, optimize performance, and ensure code quality. Strong experience with Django/Flask/FastAPI and Git is essential for success in this role.