Python Developer - FastAPI/PostgreSQL

Description :

Employment Type : Full-time

Experience Level : 4 to 10 yrs

Tech Stack : FastAPI, Redis, Celery, PostgreSQL, Docker, GraphQL

Nice to Have : React.js, Next.js, BigQuery

About the Role :

We are looking for a highly skilled Full Stack / Backend Developer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in building scalable, highperformance backend services using FastAPI, distributed task systems using Celery, and event-driven or caching workflows with Redis. Exposure to frontend frameworks and cloud-based data platforms is a plus.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using FastAPI.

- Implement asynchronous task processing and job queues using Celery and Redis.

- Model, query, and optimize relational data using PostgreSQL.

- Develop and maintain GraphQL APIs, ensuring efficient schema design and performance.

- Containerize applications and manage deployments using Docker.

- Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate UI with backend APIs.

- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.

- Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and sprint ceremonies.

- Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to continuous improvement of the system.

Required Skills & Experience :

- Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI.

- Hands-on experience with Redis (cache, queues) and Celery (task orchestration).

- Solid understanding of PostgreSQL including schema design, indexing, and optimization.

- Experience building and consuming GraphQL APIs.

- Good understanding of Docker for local development and deployment.

- Familiarity with microservices architecture, REST, and asynchronous programming.

- Experience working with Git and modern DevOps practices.

Good to Have :

- Experience in React.js or Next.js for frontend development.

- Familiarity with Google BigQuery or other cloud data warehouses.

- Understanding of Kubernetes or container orchestration tools.

- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure).

- Experience in banking or finance domain

Soft Skills :

- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

- Good communication skills and attention to detail.

Education :

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).