Senior Full Stack Developer (Backend-Focused) - Python / FastAPI

Overview

Key Responsibilities

1. Translate business operations into modular, maintainable backend workflows

2. Architect and build scalable, extensible internal applications and APIs

3. Design and implement robust backend logic using FastAPI, SQLModel/Pydantic, and task queues (Celery/Dramatiq)

4. Oversee API integrations, background job orchestration, and workflow automation

5. Lead a small engineering team, enforcing clean architecture, code quality, and delivery standards

6. Collaborate with UX and frontend teams (React/Next.js) for seamless integration

7. Own the full lifecycle: requirements → architecture → implementation → QA → deployment → maintenance

Requirements

1. Strong background in Python backend development (FastAPI preferred)

2. 5+ years of full stack experience with emphasis on backend architecture and workflows

3. Hands-on experience withFastAPI, Pydantic, SQLAlchemy, Celery/Dramatiq, and task-based architecture

4. Solid understanding of database design, optimization, and migrations

5. Experience building modular service layers and integrating third-party APIs

6. Adept in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployments (AWS, GCP, or Railway)

7. Frontend familiarity — enough to guide React/Next.js developers and review PRs

8. Excellent leadership, estimation, and communication skills — comfortable mentoring and unblocking other devs

Bonus: Experience with Dramatiq and knowledge of refine.dev framework

Preferred Stack
Backend: Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Pydantic, Celery/Dramatiq
Frontend: React, Next.js
Database: PostgreSQL
Infra: Docker, AWS, Railway, CI/CD pipelines

To Apply
Please share:
Links or descriptions of internal tools/platforms you’ve architected or led
Examples of backend-heavy projects where you designed core workflows or async systems
Any relevant GitHub, portfolio, or case studies showcasing your Python/FastAPI expertise