Senior Python Developer - FastAPI

<p><b>Job Title : Senior Python Developer</b><br/><br/><b>Location : Remote</b><br/><br/></p><p class=""><b>Working Days : Monday to Saturday (6 days/week)</b><br/><br/><b>Experience Required : 7+ years</b><br/><br/><b>Tenure : 12-month Contract (Contract-to-Hire)</b><br/><br/><b>About the Role : </b><br/><br/>We are seeking a highly skilled - <b>Senior Python Developer</b>- with <b>over 7 years of experience </b>to join our team on a <b>12-month contract (with the potential to convert to a full-time role)</b>.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about backend development, and has proven experience scaling high-performance applications.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities : </b><br/><br/>- Develop and maintain scalable backend systems using <b>Python</b>.<br/><br/>- Design and implement APIs using <b>FastAPI</b>.<br/><br/>- Optimize existing systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.<br/><br/>- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, frontend developers, and product managers.<br/><br/>- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.<br/><br/>- Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices and technical standards.<br/><br/>- Troubleshoot and debug issues across the stack.<br/><br/><b>Key Skills & Qualifications : </b><br/><br/>- 7+ years- of hands-on experience in Python development.<br/><br/>- Strong expertise in building and scaling complex applications.<br/><br/>- <b>Proficiency in FastAPI </b>and RESTful API development.<br/><br/>- Solid understanding of system architecture and backend engineering principles.<br/><br/>- Experience with relational and non-relational databases.<br/><br/>- Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) is a plus.<br/><br/>- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.<br/><br/>- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).<br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)