Python Backend Engineer - APIs at EITACIES Inc. in AZ-Phoenix-85027

Job description

• We are looking for a strong Python Backend Engineer to design and build high-performance APIs supporting enterprise-scale financial systems. This role is backend-heavy, API-driven and production-focused. You will work closely with product, architecture and platform teams to build secure, scalable microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RESTful APIs using Python
• Build scalable backend services in a microservices architecture
• Develop production-grade services with strong error handling and logging
• Integrate with relational and NoSQL databases
• Write unit tests and participate in code reviews
• Deploy and support services in cloud environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams

Requirements

• 7+ years of backend development experience
• Strong Python experience (FastAPI, Flask, Django REST)
• Deep understanding of REST API design principles
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL / MySQL / Oracle)
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of containerization (Docker)
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Kafka or event-driven architecture exposure
• Experience in financial services domain
• Familiarity with Kubernetes

Skills

Required

• Python
• FastAPI
• Flask
• Django REST
• REST API design
• Microservices architecture
• SQL (PostgreSQL / MySQL / Oracle)
• Git
• CI/CD pipelines
• Docker
• Agile environments

Preferred

• AWS
• Kafka
• Event-driven architecture
• Kubernetes
• OAuth2
• JWT

Benefits

• 401(k)