Python Back End Developer

  • Full-time

Job Description

About You

You are a highly skilled Back-End Developer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and building scalable, high-performance systems. You enjoy working in environments where you can influence architecture decisions, define best practices, and continuously grow your technical expertise in cutting-edge technologies such as FastAPI, Docker, and Kubernetes. You care deeply about writing clean, efficient, and secure code — and you take pride in developing solutions that are reliable, maintainable, and designed for scale.

You Bring to Applaudo the Following Competencies:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • 5+ years of professional experience in backend development using Python.
  • Proven experience designing, building, and deploying high-performance REST APIs with FastAPI.
  • Strong proficiency in asynchronous programming and performance optimization in Python.
  • Solid experience deploying and orchestrating services with Docker and Kubernetes (or similar cloud-native environments).
  • Demonstrated ability to design and implement multi-tenant architectures and robust security models.
  • Strong experience with PostgreSQL for structured and transactional data.
  • Experience with NoSQL or vector databases (e.g., MongoDB, Pinecone, or similar) (nice to have).
  • Familiarity with software design principles (SOLID, DRY, OOP) and API scalability best practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
  • Experience or strong interest in AI and LLM integration, prompt engineering, or multi-agent system design (nice to have).
  • Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken), with experience collaborating directly with US-based clients.

You Will Be Accountable for the Following Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance REST APIs using FastAPI.
  • Write clean, efficient, and reusable code that follows best practices and coding standards.
  • Build and maintain multi-tenant systems ensuring scalability, reliability, and data isolation.
  • Integrate with SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL/Vector databases depending on project needs.
  • Containerize and deploy applications using Docker, ensuring smooth orchestration and monitoring in Kubernetes.
  • Collaborate within an Agile (SCRUM) environment alongside cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, on-time deliverables.
  • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design sessions to maintain engineering excellence.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize distributed systems for performance and reliability.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and technical documentation.

Additional Information

Here at Applaudo Studios values as trust, communication, respect, excellence and team work are our keys to success. We know we are working with the best and thus treat each other with respect and admiration without asking.

Submit your application today, and don't miss this opportunity to join the Best Digital team in the Region!

We truly appreciate all the hard and outstanding work our team makes every day at Applaudo Studios, and that's why the perks that we offer, are deeply thought and designed as a way to thank them for their commitment and excellence.

Some of our perks and benefits:

  • Celebrations
  • Special discounts*
  • Entertainment area*
  • Modern Work Spaces*
  • Great work environment
  • Private medical insurance*

*Benefits may vary according to your location and/or availability. Request further information when applying.

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