Software Engineer – Python, FastAPI

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. Design, develop, and maintain backend applications and RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeBengaluru • IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI for backend application development, with hands-on experience in deploying and managing applications in Kubernetes environments. Capable of optimizing system performance and contributing to CI/CD pipelines while ensuring API security and maintaining comprehensive documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Python DevelopmentFastAPI Application DevelopmentKubernetes ManagementAutomated Testing with PytestAPI Development and Troubleshooting with Postman

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Hard Skills

Python DevelopmentFastAPIAutomated TestingKubernetesAPI DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureCI/CD PipelinesGitLogging and MonitoringTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCollaborationAgile Development

Tools & Technologies

PostmanPytestCI/CD ToolsContainerization Tools

Industry Keywords

Backend ApplicationsRESTful APIsDistributed SystemsAPI SecurityObservability Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsKubernetesMicroservicesPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain backend applications and RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI
Build comprehensive automated test suites using Pytest
Develop, validate, and troubleshoot APIs using Postman and related API testing tools
Deploy, manage, and support containerized applications within Kubernetes environments
Collaborate with product, QA, DevOps, and engineering teams
Optimize system performance, scalability, availability, and security across backend services
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and engineering best practices
Investigate and resolve production issues, implementing sustainable solutions
Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and automation scripts
Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to the evolution of backend platforms and services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5+ years of experience
Strong proficiency in Python development
Hands-on experience with FastAPI for building scalable backend services and APIs
Experience writing automated tests using Pytest
Proficiency with Postman for API development, validation, and troubleshooting
Experience deploying and managing applications on Kubernetes
Experience designing and supporting distributed systems and microservices architectures
Understanding of API security principles, including authentication and authorization mechanisms
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based development workflows
Knowledge of logging, monitoring, tracing, and observability best practices
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in agile, collaborative, and fast-paced development environments