Overview
On Site
USD 60.00 - 65.00 per hour
Contract - Independent
Skills
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Optimization
Flask
Django
Docker
Kubernetes
IaaS
Terraform
RESTful
SQL
Relational Databases
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Design Patterns
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Version Control
OAuth
Authentication
Authorization
API
Agile
Scrum
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Microsoft Azure
GitHub
Workflow
High Availability
Service Design
Microservices
Python
Database
Cloud Computing
Software Development Methodology
Development Testing
Collaboration
Estimating
Continuous Improvement
Emerging Technologies
Privacy
Marketing
Job Details
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Salary: $60.00 USD Hourly - $65.00 USD Hourly
Description:
We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Contract) with deep expertise in Python and FastAPI to design and build scalable, high-performance APIs and microservices. You'll work on backend systems that power data-driven applications and integrate with cloud services, databases, and external APIs.
This role is part of a team focused on building and scaling agentic and generative AI APIs to support optimization and automation across complex domains.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Responsibilities
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Salary: $60.00 USD Hourly - $65.00 USD Hourly
Description:
We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Contract) with deep expertise in Python and FastAPI to design and build scalable, high-performance APIs and microservices. You'll work on backend systems that power data-driven applications and integrate with cloud services, databases, and external APIs.
This role is part of a team focused on building and scaling agentic and generative AI APIs to support optimization and automation across complex domains.
Minimum Qualifications
- 4+ years of professional experience in Python development
- 3+ years of experience with FastAPI or similar frameworks (Flask, Django)
- Strong experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)
- Proficiency with cloud infrastructure automation (Terraform)
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design and development
- Experience with SQL and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- Familiarity with microservices architecture and design patterns
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems
- Knowledge of OAuth and common authentication/authorization mechanisms
- Exposure to API gateways is a plus
- Strong grasp of Agile methodologies (Scrum)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Azure Cloud Services
- Familiarity with GitHub Actions and cloud-native deployment workflows
- Understanding of high-availability and low-latency service design
Responsibilities
- Design and develop backend APIs and microservices using Python and FastAPI
- Integrate with databases, external APIs, and cloud services
- Build reusable components and scalable, cloud-native services
- Participate in the full SDLC: design, development, testing, deployment, and support
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering challenges
- Contribute to estimation, retrospectives, and continuous improvement efforts
- Develop subject matter expertise in the APIs and services you build
- Stay current with emerging technologies and bring innovative ideas to the team
By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.
Contact:
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Please apply with us today!
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