Lead design, development, and maintenance of high-performance Python/FastAPI backend services. Architect scalable systems, mentor engineers, enforce code quality, implement security, optimize performance, and drive CI/CD and process improvements.
Company Overview
As the Python FastAPI Backend Lead, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance backend systems using FastAPI. You will lead a team of talented developers, ensuring the delivery of robust and scalable backend solutions that meet the needs of our growing business.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Lead the design and development of backend services and APIs using Python and FastAPI.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the backend development team.
- Ensure best practices in code quality, testing, and deployment.
Architecture and Design
- Architect scalable and efficient backend systems that align with business goals.
- Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and system design.
- Review and approve technical designs and code changes.
Development and Implementation
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Implement security and data protection measures.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
- Conduct regular code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Continuous Improvement
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance development efficiency.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the development lifecycle.
Requirements
Professional Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in backend development with Python.
- 3+ years of experience with FastAPI or similar frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django).
- Proven experience leading a backend development team.
Technical Skills
- Experience with asynchronous programming and concurrency in Python.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Development experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development.
- Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Proficient with version control systems like Git.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects
- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cyberamyntas_edgeai-aidevelopment-languagemodels-activity-7190672496885485570-WOGK
- Collaborative and inclusive team environment.
- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/navatech-group_navapulse2023-annualparty-activity-7163411226117586944-l_Fx
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
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