Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Python and FastAPI

San Francisco, CA 94103
Full-time
Senior
Posted December 28, 2025
Required Skills
Python
FastAPI
Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in Python and FastAPI to join our dynamic team in San Francisco. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative backend solutions that drive our products and enhance our customer experiences.

Our ideal candidate is a problem solver with strong analytical skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment. You will play a pivotal role in the development cycle, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and scalable backend systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Python and FastAPI.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deploy new features.
  • Integrate third-party APIs and services into our backend solutions.
  • Optimize and fine-tune existing applications for performance and scalability.
  • Implement security and data protection best practices.
  • Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to the team’s continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in backend development.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI.
  • Experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
  • Experience with version control systems like Git.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Location

San Francisco, CA

Salary

$150,000 - $200,000 annually

Experience Level

Senior

If you are passionate about building robust backend solutions and want to work with a talented team in an innovative environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team!