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# Backend Engineer (Python / Security)

- **Company:** Vgai Solutions Inc
- **Location:** Fort Worth, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Query Performance, JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software Quality, Relational Databases, Linux, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, PostgreSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Open Source Technology, Shell Script, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Data Logging, ReactJS, Git, Fastapi, Hashicorp, Restful APIs, Terraform
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/20ce64df-d32a-428f-a2f2-ba621edcea0c

## About the Role

* 5 to 7 years of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience building large-scale, full-stack applications.
 * 5+ years of experience with Python, including deep proficiency in FastAPI.
 * 5+ years of experience developing RESTful web services.
 * Direct experience with secrets management tools: HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or Azure Key Vault., * 5+ years of experience with React, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
 * 3+ years of hands-on experience with Terraform and Vault.
 * 3+ years of experience with Git, GitHub, and shell scripting across Linux and Windows environments.
 * 3+ years of system design and open-source contribution experience.
 * Strong proficiency in Azure cloud platform services.
 * Strong knowledge of object-oriented design (OOD) principles.
 * Deep experience with relational databases, PostgreSQL, ORM frameworks, and query performance tuning.

## Description

Lead system design, write high-quality code, and mentor engineers to build reliable, secure, and maintainable applications. You will drive technical craftsmanship, improve system observability, and enforce best practices in security and performance., * Write, test, and document code, scripts, and technical processes following team standards.

 * Design self-contained systems and lead the delivery of key features in existing architectures.
 * Break complex system designs into smaller tasks that junior engineers can build and maintain.
 * Perform root cause analysis on complex technical issues and define concrete steps to fix them.
 * Build test suites and set up system instrumentation to meet strict latency and availability targets.
 * Identify security risks, eliminate open vulnerabilities, and apply best practices to protect attack surfaces.
 * Guide the team in observability, logging, and supportability to spot system failures early.
 * Coach and formally mentor team members to build their skills, code quality, and technical knowledge.
 * Promote reusable components across projects and introduce modern approaches to existing problems.
 * Lead agile delivery by prioritizing small work batches that deliver fast value.


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