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Python Backend Developer (FastAPI) Job Opening in Mumbai

We're looking for experienced Python developers with minimum 2 years of production experience and strong expertise in building web applications, APIs & Backends using Python, Django and FastAPI. Ability to write and debug code without AI assistance is a must.

While we are an AI Augmented company, strong fundamentals are key to this position. We are looking for candidates who are problem solvers, thinkers, go-getters and are leaning towards leadership positions. Candidates must have a proven history of building, scaling, optimising and securing Python based backends and APIs using a microservice architecture.
Required Experience

2 Years & Above experience building scalable Web Applications using Python with the Django Framework/FastAPI and PostgreSQL or MySQL with strong exposure to AI enabled development processes

Key Skills Required for this Job

If your entire ability to code is dependant on AI, this job is not for you. While we leverage AI assisted coding, we truly value fundamentals.

  • Strong experience and fundamentals with Non-AI generated Python Code
  • Python 3.x
  • FastAPI
  • Django 2+
  • RDBMS Database Design with Postgres or MySQL
  • Strong understanding of ORM
  • REST APIs using Django REST Framework, FastAPI
  • Experience with Queues and Async using Redis or similar
  • Basic understanding of frontend frameworks such as React and NextJs
  • Experience with OAuth 2.0 (Auth flows, Refresh flows)
  • Experience with Caching 
  • Git & Docker
  • CICD Fundamentals, Deploying applications to AWS, Digital Ocean or Heroku
  • Experience with tools such as Sentry and Sonar
  • Exposure to AI Assisted development using Skills and Agents
KRAs
  • Understanding requirements
  • Contributing to the Scope of Work with technical experitse
  • Building APIs and modules, independently or as part of a team using AI assisted coding
  • Writing well documented and scalable code
  • Writing technical tests for the code
  • Debugging, Resolving issues raised by the QA team
  • Deploying applications in collaboration with the infra team

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Please Note :

We only consider candidates with strong fundamentals. This opening is not for candidates who lack fundamentals and depend solely on AI to perform in their role,

We deeply leverage AI within Catalyst Media, however, AI is meant to augment our team, not replace them. If you are unable to function without AI tools, this job opening is not for you.

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