> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4402188-python-api-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4402188-python-api-developer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Python API Developer

- **Company:** Business Integration Partners (bip)
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Dependency Injection, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Routing, Queueing Systems, Redis, Distributed Caching, Service-Oriented Architecture, Singleton Pattern, WebSocket, Openapi, Data Logging, Enterprise Software Applications, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Performance Monitor, Asynchronous Programming, Api Design, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Dynatrace, Microservices
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/f8d10da3-93a1-4856-8e5d-dbc147bf1986/senior-python-api-developer

## About the Role

* 7-10+ years of strong experience developing high-performance APIs using Python and modern web frameworks.
\n

 * Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles and service-oriented architecture.
\n

 * Experience with asynchronous programming in Python.
\n

 * Familiarity with API gateway concepts, including routing, throttling, and request/response transformation.
\n

 * Experience implementing distributed caching solutions such as Redis or similar technologies.
\n

 * Experience working with message queues or event-driven architectures in distributed systems.
\n

 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
\n

 * Strong experience writing clean, modular, reusable, and testable code.
\n

 * Knowledge of software design patterns such as Factory, Singleton, and Dependency Injection.
\n

 * Experience writing technical documentation and API specifications.
\n

 * Experience working within Agile development environments.
\n

 * Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
\n, * Experience implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms for secure APIs.
\n

 * Familiarity with streaming APIs or WebSocket protocols.
\n

 * Experience using performance profiling tools to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
\n

 * Experience with observability and monitoring frameworks including distributed tracing, metrics, and logging.
\n

 * Familiarity with log aggregation and performance monitoring platforms.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Python API Developer to design and build high-performance backend services supporting modern enterprise applications. This role will focus on developing scalable APIs, implementing efficient distributed system architectures, and ensuring high reliability and performance in production environments., The ideal candidate will have strong experience building Python-based microservices and APIs, with a deep understanding of asynchronous programming, distributed systems, and modern DevOps practices. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality, production-ready solutions., * Design, develop, and maintain high-performance APIs using Python and modern API frameworks.