Responsibilities:

● Design, implement, and maintain robust backend solutions using Python and FastAPI framework.

● Leverage AWS services including ECS, and OpenSearch to build scalable, high-performance systems.

● Work closely with the front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.

● Ensure data integrity and security by utilizing best practices in database management, specifically with Postgres.

● Develop and maintain API contracts and documentation to ensure consistent interactions and data exchanges within a microservices architecture.

● Write comprehensive application and API tests to ensure the functionality and performance of new and existing features.

● Engage in system monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and ensure system reliability and availability.

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, and translate them into technical specifications.

Requirements:

● Strong knowledge of Python (5+ years)

● Experience with FasAPI (2+ years)

● Solid understanding of unit testing and experience with pytest framework

● Understanding and practical experience with Scrum / Agile methodologies

● Experience with code linters (mypy, flake8, bandit, isort, etc.)

● Hand on experience with Opensearch / ElasticSearch or similar search engine

● Strong experience in systems architecture design and development ● Familiar with Figma, Datadog, Slack, Atlassian Jira, and Confluence

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail

● Excellent oral and written communication skills

● Self-motivated, ability to work independently

● Experience writing application/API tests and automated SDLC processes

Bonus:

● React experience is a big plus.

● Exceptional problem-solving skills with an ability to work independently and tackle challenges head-on.

● Strong experience in AWS environments is highly preferred.

● Proficient in microservice and event-driven service design, with an ability to architect highly scalable and flexible systems.