We are hiring a certified Python developer to design and build RESTful APIs for our new mobile application. You will be responsible for the entire API lifecycle, from planning and design to implementation, testing, and documentation. Using a modern framework like FastAPI or Flask, you will create secure, scalable, and efficient endpoints. This role is central to our new product launch and requires a developer with a strong commitment to quality and best practices.

As a Certified Python API Developer, you will be the primary architect and builder of the backend services that will power our upcoming mobile app. You will have the opportunity to make key technical decisions and lay the foundation for a new and exciting product. Your work will directly enable the features and functionality that our users will experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop RESTful APIs using Python and a framework like FastAPI or Flask.
• Implement data models and interact with our PostgreSQL database using an ORM like SQLAlchemy.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests for your APIs.
• Implement user authentication and authorization using technologies like JWT.
• Create clear and interactive API documentation using tools like Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Collaborate with our mobile developers to ensure the APIs meet their needs.
• Optimize API performance and ensure they can scale to handle our expected user load.

Why this role is exciting:

This is a greenfield project, which means you will have the chance to build something from scratch and do it the right way. You will not be bogged down by legacy code. You will be able to choose the right tools for the job and establish the best practices for our backend development going forward. If you are a passionate Python developer who enjoys building APIs and wants to take ownership of a new project, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

• 0-2 years of experience in Python backend development.
• Strong experience with at least one Python web framework (FastAPI, Flask, Django).
• Proficiency in designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Experience with SQL databases and ORMs.
• A strong understanding of software testing principles.

• Lead the backend development for a new mobile application
• Opportunity to work on a greenfield project and make key technical decisions
• Work with a modern Python API stack
• Fully remote, long-term contract