Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. OVA.Work is looking for a skilled Python Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and APIs. The ideal candidate will work closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, QA, and product teams to build reliable and high-performance applications.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and maintain backend services using Python
- Design and implement RESTful APIs
- Build scalable and secure web applications
- Optimize application performance and database queries
- Integrate third-party APIs and services
- Collaborate with frontend developers and cross-functional teams
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues
- Participate in code reviews and follow best coding practices
- Ensure application security and data protection
Skills
- Strong proficiency in Python
- Experience with frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI
- Knowledge of REST APIs and microservices architecture
- Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
- Familiarity with ORM libraries such as SQLAlchemy or Django ORM
- Knowledge of Git and version control
- Understanding of authentication methods such as JWT and OAuth
- Experience with Docker and containerization
- Basic understanding of Linux environments
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 2–5 years of experience in backend development using Python
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Experience with Redis, Celery, or RabbitMQ
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with Kubernetes
- Understanding of caching strategies
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development
- Experience with GraphQL
- Knowledge of unit testing frameworks such as PyTest
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools
- Exposure to AI/ML integrations is a plus
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