Benefits:

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Python Backend Engineer - APIs Phoenix, AZ (Onsite 3 days/week - Hybrid)

We are looking for a strong Python Backend Engineer to design and build high-performance APIs supporting enterprise-scale financial systems. This role is backend-heavy, API-driven and production-focused. You will work closely with product, architecture and platform teams to build secure, scalable microservices. Core Responsibilities

Design and develop RESTful APIs using Python

Build scalable backend services in a microservices architecture

Develop production-grade services with strong error handling and logging

Integrate with relational and NoSQL databases

Write unit tests and participate in code reviews

Deploy and support services in cloud environments

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams

Required Skills

7+ years of backend development experience

Strong Python experience (FastAPI, Flask, Django REST)

Deep understanding of REST API design principles

Experience with microservices architecture

Strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL / MySQL / Oracle)

Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines

Understanding of containerization (Docker)

Experience working in Agile environments

Preferred:

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)

Kafka or event-driven architecture exposure

Experience in financial services domain

Familiarity with Kubernetes

Exposure to API security (OAuth2, JWT)