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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Python Developer - **Company:** THE NEXTAMP LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $101,920.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Relational Databases, Database Design, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Django Web Framework, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, OAuth, Prometheus, Standard Sql, Datadog, Data Logging, Pulumi, Spring Cloud, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Flask (Web Framework), Large Language Models, Snowflake, Grafana, Software Security, Backend, Git, Fastapi, Event Driven Architecture, Build Management, Pytest, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Data Management, Asynchronous Programming, Restful APIs, Terraform, Stream Processing, Docker, Databricks, Microservices - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=593c1630aaa8f2cd ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [40 Minutes to Build a Serverless COVID-19 REST and GraphQL APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/208-40-minutes-to-build-a-serverless-covid-19-rest-and-graphql-apis) ## Related Articles - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [The 13 Best Python Libraries for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/371-the-13-best-python-libraries-for-developers-in-2025)