Job Description: Backend Developer – REST API 

Position: Backend Developer 

Experience: 3–4 Years 

Location: Bengaluru 

Employment Type: Full-time 

About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced Backend Developer with strong expertise in Python and relational database systems. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with FastAPI for building high-performance APIs. Familiarity with GraphQL is considered a plus. You will be a key contributor to the design, development, and optimization of backend systems that are scalable, secure, and reliable. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using FastAPI and Python. 
• Integrate and optimize relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar). 
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust solutions. 
• Write efficient, reusable, and testable code following best practices. 
• Ensure high performance, scalability, and security of backend systems. 
• Implement and maintain API documentation. 
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve backend issues quickly. 
• Contribute to code reviews, architectural discussions, and team knowledge sharing. 
• Explore and implement GraphQL APIs where applicable (optional but highly desirable). 

Required Skills and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 
• 3–4 years of professional experience in backend development. 
• Strong proficiency in Python programming. 
• In-depth experience with FastAPI (must have). 
• Solid understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MariaDB. 
• Familiarity with database design, optimization, indexing, and query tuning. 
• Experience with RESTful API design principles and best practices. 
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git. 
• Good understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

Preferred Skills 

• Hands-on experience with GraphQL API design and development. 
• Familiarity with asynchronous programming and frameworks (e.g., asyncio, aiohttp). 
• Exposure to containerization tools like Docker. 
• Knowledge of unit testing and integration testing frameworks (e.g., PyTest, unittest). 
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.