Senior Python Backend Engineer — FastAPI Modernization

Reactlibraries; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company focused on modernization is seeking a candidate to migrate its systems from Perl to Python, involving the development of production-ready FastAPI services. Ideal applicants should have strong Python and FastAPI experience, alongside skills in MySQL, Linux, and CI/CD. The role promises high autonomy and responsibility, requiring the candidate to oversee major aspects of the migration process and enhance infrastructure reliability.

Qualifications

• Strong Python experience with production systems.
• Proven experience with FastAPI in a production setting.
• Strong MySQL knowledge (schema design, indexing, query optimization).
• Comfortable in Linux (Ubuntu) command line.
• Experience with pytest for testing.
• GitHub and GitHub Actions CI/CD experience.
• Experience deploying behind Nginx or Apache.
• Docker experience.
• Professional use of VS Code or similar IDE.
• Understanding of API design and system decoupling.

Responsibilities

• Build production-ready FastAPI services.
• Define migration architecture and strategy to gradually replace the legacy monolith.
• Improve CI/CD maturity and implement robust deployment practices.
• Strengthen infrastructure reliability and operational procedures.
• Document architectural decisions and maintain clear technical documentation.
• Collaborate with a small team to ensure smooth migration and production stability.

Skills

Python experience

FastAPI experience

MySQL knowledge

Comfortable in Linux

pytest experience

GitHub Actions CI/CD

Nginx or Apache deployment

Docker experience

VS Code or similar IDE usage

API design understanding

Job description

A tech company focused on modernization is seeking a candidate to migrate its systems from Perl to Python, involving the development of production-ready FastAPI services. Ideal applicants should have strong Python and FastAPI experience, alongside skills in MySQL, Linux, and CI/CD. The role promises high autonomy and responsibility, requiring the candidate to oversee major aspects of the migration process and enhance infrastructure reliability.