Senior Python Backend Engineer (Secure, Scalable APIs)

Sword Group; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sword Group is seeking a Senior Developer Back-end (Web Development) to drive secure backend solutions for web applications. The role emphasizes Python-based development, OAuth2 integration, and strong focus on automated testing within a collaborative, distributed team.

The candidate should bring extensive Django REST Framework and FastAPI experience, ORM proficiency, and hands-on Azure cloud services expertise. Excellent communication and self-motivation are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend development for web apps using Python.
• Secure coding with input validation, data encryption, and vulnerability prevention.
• Strong OAuth2 knowledge for authentication and authorization.
• 4+ years with Django REST Framework and FastAPI.
• 5+ years with ORM tools (SQLAlchemy/Alembic) and Postgres
• 2+ years on Azure cloud services (App Service, Functions, AKS, Azure Container Apps, Blob storage, Key Vault)
• 5+ years of distributed teamwork using Git in GitHub or Azure DevOps
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and automation

Skills

Backend development

Secure coding

OAuth2

Unit testing

Django REST Framework

FastAPI

SQLAlchemy

Azure cloud

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Celery

Agile development

Systems integration

Git

VS Code

Visual Studio

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Tools

Docker Compose

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Visual Studio

Job description

Sword Group is seeking a Senior Developer Back-end (Web Development) to drive secure backend solutions for web applications. The role emphasizes Python-based development, OAuth2 integration, and strong focus on automated testing within a collaborative, distributed team.

The candidate should bring extensive Django REST Framework and FastAPI experience, ORM proficiency, and hands-on Azure cloud services expertise. Excellent communication and self-motivation are essential for success in this role.