Senior Python Developer

EdgeQ Technologies Private Limited; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EdgeQ Technologies Private Limited seeks a Senior Python Developer to design and build high-performance backend systems for enterprise applications. You will use Python, Django, FastAPI, and modern cloud technologies in a hybrid work environment.

You will design scalable backends, APIs, and microservices, while mentoring juniors and driving code quality across teams. The role emphasizes security, performance, and robust data modeling in a Seattle-based setting.

Qualifications

• 6–12 years of professional Python development experience.
• Strong expertise in Python, Django, and FastAPI.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Solid understanding of object‑oriented programming, design patterns, and asynchronous programming.
• Proficiency with Git, unit testing, and automated testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend applications using Python.
• Build web applications with Django and FastAPI.
• Develop RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data models.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and API security.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.

Skills

Python

Django

FastAPI

REST APIs

Microservices

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

OOP

Asynchronous programming

Git

Unit testing

CI/CD

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Python Developer to join our team. This role involves designing and building high‑performance backend systems for enterprise applications. You will work with Python, Django, FastAPI, and modern cloud technologies in a hybrid work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend applications using Python.
• Build and maintain web applications with Django and FastAPI.
• Develop RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data models.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and API security.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.

Required qualifications

• 6–12 years of professional Python development experience.
• Strong expertise in Python, Django, and FastAPI.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Solid understanding of object‑oriented programming, design patterns, and asynchronous programming.
• Proficiency with Git, unit testing, and automated testing frameworks.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.