Backend Python Developer

We are looking for a skilled Backend Python Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Python, hands-on experience building production-grade REST APIs, and a solid understanding of distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and scalable data platforms. Experience integrating backend services with ML models or Large Language Models (LLMs) is a strong plus., * Design and build scalable, cloud-native backend services using Python.

• Develop distributed systems capable of handling high-volume, real-time data processing.
• Build and maintain integrations with Kafka, Databricks, and AWS-based services.
• Design and optimize data models for large-scale analytical and operational workloads.
• Develop secure APIs and integrations using REST/GraphQL, OAuth, and healthcare interoperability standards such as FHIR where applicable.
• Implement infrastructure using Terraform or Pulumi.
• Write automated unit, integration, and API tests while contributing to CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with data engineering and AI teams to integrate ML/LLM-powered capabilities into backend services.

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in Python backend development.
• Strong expertise in FastAPI, Django, or Flask.
• Experience developing and consuming REST APIs.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with microservices and distributed systems.
• Experience building cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Strong experience with Kafka and Databricks in production environments.
• Strong data modeling and database design skills.
• Experience with API security, authentication, and authorization (JWT/OAuth).
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and Agile development methodologies.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with AWS, Databricks, Kafka, and Snowflake.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform or Pulumi.
• Exposure to GraphQL.
• Experience integrating backend applications with ML models or LLMs.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming in Python.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (PyTest or similar).
• Exposure to monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Datadog.
• Experience working in cloud-native environments.

Nice to Have

• Healthcare domain experience, particularly working with FHIR APIs and healthcare data.
• Experience supporting large-scale production applications.
• Experience building highly available, event-driven architectures.

$35 - $49 an hour - Contract

Company Overview: NextAmp LLC is a digital modernization services company focused on transforming the insurance industry. We help insurance organizations redesign their workflows and build AI-powered, automated systems that improve efficiency and accuracy. Our solutions streamline key operational areas such as claims processing, underwriting, billing, and back-office operations.