Senior Python Backend Engineer: Cloud, APIs & Microservices

Valiant Technologies LLC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking an experienced Python Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable applications. The role requires hands-on work with Python frameworks, REST APIs, databases, cloud platforms, and modern deployment practices.

You will work on building scalable backend services, integrating third-party APIs, and optimizing data queries while aligning with Agile practices and collaborative teams.

Qualifications

• Strong Python programming experience.
• Experience with Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• RESTful APIs and microservices architecture knowledge.
• SQL and NoSQL databases experience.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Oracle.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Git/GitHub version control experience.
• Docker and Kubernetes knowledge.
• Unit testing with PyTest or Unittest.
• Understanding of CI/CD and Agile methodologies.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to design scalable Python applications and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and maintain scalable Python applications.
• Build and integrate REST APIs and backend services.
• Develop reusable, efficient code following best practices.
• Work with databases to design and optimize queries.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
• Identify and resolve performance issues.
• Write unit tests and perform code reviews.
• Collaborate with frontend, QA, and business teams.
• Deploy and maintain applications in cloud environments.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and technical discussions.

Skills

Python programming

Django

Flask

FastAPI

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Oracle

Data structures

OOP

Cloud platforms

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Git

GitHub

Docker

Kubernetes

Unit testing

PyTest

Unittest

CI/CD

Agile

Debugging

Performance

Code reviews

APIs integration

Collaboration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub

Job description

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking an experienced Python Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable applications. The role requires hands-on work with Python frameworks, REST APIs, databases, cloud platforms, and modern deployment practices.

You will work on building scalable backend services, integrating third-party APIs, and optimizing data queries while aligning with Agile practices and collaborative teams.