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# Python Backend Engineer - APIs

- **Company:** EITAcies, Inc.
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, Code Review, Database Queries, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL, OAuth, Oracle (Applications), Data Logging, Flask (Web Framework), Software Security, Backend, Git, Fastapi, Event Driven Architecture, Build Management, Containerization, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Python-Backend-Engineer-APIs-Eitacies-Inc-917045766959750/

## About the Role

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)

## Description

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


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