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85001, Phoenix, AZ
Python Backend Engineer - APIs

Python Backend Engineer - APIs

Eitacies Inc

Posted 4 months ago, valid for 22 days

Phoenix, Maricopa 85001, AZ

Competitive

Full Time

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We are seeking a Python Backend Engineer with over 7 years of backend development experience for a position in Phoenix, AZ, which requires onsite work 3 days a week in a hybrid model.
The role focuses on designing and building high-performance RESTful APIs to support enterprise-scale financial systems, emphasizing backend-heavy and production-focused tasks.
Candidates must have strong Python experience, particularly with frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, and Django REST, along with a deep understanding of REST API design principles and microservices architecture.
The position offers a salary of $120,000 per year, and requires proficiency in SQL databases, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies like Docker.
Preferred qualifications include experience with cloud platforms, event-driven architecture, and API security, particularly in the financial services domain.

Benefits:

401(k)

Python Backend Engineer - APIs
Phoenix, AZ (Onsite 3 days/week - Hybrid)

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.
Core 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

Required Skills

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

Preferred:

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
Kafka or event-driven architecture exposure
Experience in financial services domain
Familiarity with Kubernetes
Exposure to API security (OAuth2, JWT)

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