Senior Python / FastAPI Development Lead

Job Title : Python / FastAPI Development Lead

Location : Remote

Experience : 8+ years (Python), 3+ years (FastAPI), 4+ years (Team Leadership)

Job Description We are looking for a Python / FastAPI Development Lead to design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend services. The ideal candidate will lead a team of developers, ensure best engineering practices, and deliver scalable and reliable API solutions.

Key Responsibilities Lead the development of backend services using Python and FastAPI.

Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs with scalable architecture.

Implement asynchronous programming and optimize application performance.

Oversee the complete API lifecycle from design to deployment.

Review code, guide team members, and ensure best software engineering practices.

Implement automated testing to maintain code quality.

Manage CI / CD pipelines for smooth deployments.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams for requirement analysis and delivery.

Use Git for version control and maintain clean, maintainable codebases.

Required Skills Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI.

Experience with asynchronous programming (async / await).

Solid understanding of scalable design patterns.

Hands-on experience with REST API development.

Experience with CI / CD tools and automated testing frameworks.

Strong leadership and team-management skills.

Good understanding of software engineering standards and best practices.