Python FastAPI Developers

Title: Python FastAPI Developers

Location: Onsite 5 days a week in Chicago, IL or Denver, CO

Duration: 12-18 month contract to hire position

Interview Process: 2 rounds, first is 30 min video call and second is onsite/in person interview

Top Requirements:

1. Fast API framework
2. Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, including SQL optimization and data modeling.
3. 5+ years Python coding experience - more leaning towards 7-10 years
4. Kafka is a nice to have

Job Description:

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Python Developer with strong expertise in Fast API to join our agile development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs, while contributing to full-stack solutions that meet complex business requirements. This role requires a deep understanding of Python, modern web frameworks, relational databases, and software engineering best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to refine user stories and define technical requirements.
• Conduct technical spikes and proof-of-concepts to explore new ideas and mitigate implementation risks.
• Develop clean, efficient, and well-tested code to meet acceptance criteria and compliance standards.
• Design and implement scalable architecture components across data, application, and business layers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges during development and integration phases.
• Build and maintain automated test suites including unit, integration, regression, and performance tests.
• Ensure architectural integrity and alignment with enterprise standards throughout the development lifecycle.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in designing and deploying high-volume, distributed transactional applications.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and the FastAPI framework (or similar asynchronous web frameworks).
• Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, including SQL optimization and data modeling.
• Solid understanding of Git version control and collaborative development workflows.
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks such as pytest or unittest.
• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban) and understanding of SDLC phases.
• Knowledge of data access patterns and relational database principles.
• Experience with component-based web application frameworks and RESTful API design.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.