About the role
Job Purpose (Summary Of The Role)
To undertake the development of modern backend services and APIs using Python, with a focus on FastAPI framework, following industry best practices for performance, security, and maintainability. The candidate should have strong expertise in Python development and data modeling, particularly with MongoDB as the primary database. The role requires a strong understanding of asynchronous programming, RESTful API design, and microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will contribute to building scalable, testable, and maintainable backend solutions for digital applications and integrations.
Experience working with backend development and API design is necessary. Strong work ethic, ability to work independently, and collaborate with cross-functional teams (including remote teams) are essential.
Requirement Specifications
Total years of experience
4 - 6
Relevant years of experience
4 years
Knowledge & Technical Skills Required
• Proficient in Python, with strong experience using FastAPI to build asynchronous and high-performance web APIs
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles, OpenAPI/Swagger specifications, and API security best practices (OAuth2, JWT)
• Experience with MongoDB, including advanced data modeling, performance tuning, and aggregation framework
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, containerization (Docker), and deployment pipelines
• Ability to write clean, modular, testable code, following design patterns and scalable architecture principles
• Experience with version control systems (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and build tools like Poetry or pipenv
• Strong understanding of backend logging, monitoring, and observability tools
• Experience with writing unit, integration, and load tests
• Additional experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, or other NoSQL/SQL databases is a plus
• Knowledge in Telecom domain (i.e. OSS/BSS, EAI) is optional but preferred
Certification specifications if any
FastAPI, Python, or MongoDB-related certifications are a plus.
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.