Photon
Job Description
Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python (preferably Flask, Django, or FastAPI). Build asynchronous task queues using
Celery
and message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Redis). Develop and maintain containerized applications using
Docker . Deploy and manage applications on
Kubernetes
clusters (EKS, GKE, AKS, or on-prem). Implement secure authentication scheme using third-party solutions like OAuth2 and JWT. Implement data security and protection best practices. Work with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB). Collaborate closely with DevOps, frontend, and product teams to deliver robust and secure services. Write clean, testable, and maintainable code following best practices. Perform code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to architectural decisions. Monitor, debug, and optimize application performance and reliability in production. Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of backend services. Required Qualifications:
8+ years of professional experience in backend development using
Python
3.x Experience with
web frameworks
like Flask, Django, or FastAPI Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and distributed systems. Solid experience with
Celery
for background task processing. Hands-on expertise with
Docker
for containerization and
Kubernetes
for orchestration. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tools. Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and development. Experience with microservices architecture and event-driven systems. Proficient with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis). Knowledge of
unit testing ,
debugging , and
version control
(e.g., Git) Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 32,000 Maximum Compensation: USD 112,000 Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role. Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees. This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python (preferably Flask, Django, or FastAPI). Build asynchronous task queues using
Celery
and message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Redis). Develop and maintain containerized applications using
Docker . Deploy and manage applications on
Kubernetes
clusters (EKS, GKE, AKS, or on-prem). Implement secure authentication scheme using third-party solutions like OAuth2 and JWT. Implement data security and protection best practices. Work with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB). Collaborate closely with DevOps, frontend, and product teams to deliver robust and secure services. Write clean, testable, and maintainable code following best practices. Perform code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to architectural decisions. Monitor, debug, and optimize application performance and reliability in production. Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of backend services. Required Qualifications:
8+ years of professional experience in backend development using
Python
3.x Experience with
web frameworks
like Flask, Django, or FastAPI Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and distributed systems. Solid experience with
Celery
for background task processing. Hands-on expertise with
Docker
for containerization and
Kubernetes
for orchestration. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tools. Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and development. Experience with microservices architecture and event-driven systems. Proficient with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis). Knowledge of
unit testing ,
debugging , and
version control
(e.g., Git) Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 32,000 Maximum Compensation: USD 112,000 Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role. Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees. This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post