Senior Python Developer (FastAPI)

Freelance / Contract
EMEA, CET +/- 3 hours
Senior Level
Posted 1 hour ago
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About us:

 

Talent has no borders. Proxify's mission is to connect top developers around the world with opportunities they deserve. So, it doesn't matter where you are; we are here to help you fast-track your independent career in the right direction. 🙂

Since our launch, Proxify's developers have successfully worked with 1200+ happy clients to build their products and growth features. 5000+ talented developers trust Proxify and its network to fulfill their dreams and objectives.

Proxify is shaped by a global network of supportive, talented developers interested in remote full-time jobs. Our Glassdoor (4.5/5) and Trustpilot (4.8/5) ratings reflect the trust developers place in us and our commitment to our members' success.

 

The Role:

 

We are looking for a Senior Python Developer specializing in FastAPI on behalf of one of our high-growth clients to architect, build, and scale their core cloud-native backend services. In this role, you will take ownership of developing high-throughput, low-latency asynchronous APIs that power data-intensive platform features.You are a perfect candidate if you are growth-oriented, you love what you do, and you enjoy working on new ideas to develop exciting products.

 

What we’re looking for:

  • 3+ years of dedicated, hands-on production experience building high-performance asynchronous web services with FastAPI and modern Python (3.10+). Deep mastery of Python's asyncio ecosystem, dependency injection, and Pydantic v2 data validation.

  •  5+ years of total software engineering experience designing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade distributed systems and RESTful APIs.

  • Solid proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL), writing optimized raw SQL or leveraging ORMs like SQLAlchemy and Alembic for schema migrations and query tuning. Caching layer experience with Redis is essential.

  • Practical experience building decoupled services using message queues and event streaming platforms (e.g., RabbitMQ, Celery, or Apache Kafka).

  • Strong daily proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes or AWS container services (ECS/EKS), and setting up CI/CD deployment pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).

  • Strict adherence to software design patterns, clean code principles, and comprehensive automated testing using pytest.

  • Located in the CET timezone (+/- 3 hours), we are unable to consider applications from candidates in other time zones.

 

Nice-to-Have

  • Experience with GraphQL or WebSocket integrations alongside standard REST protocols.

  • Familiarity with vector databases (Pinecone, Milvus, Qdrant) or AI/LLM orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex) for AI-integrated backends.

  • Experience migrating legacy Django or Flask monolithic architectures to decoupled FastAPI microservices.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Design, build, and document secure, high-concurrency microservices and RESTful endpoints using FastAPI and OpenAPI/Swagger standards.

  • Profile asynchronous bottlenecks, manage event loops, optimize database queries, and scale caching layers to maintain sub-millisecond response times under peak load.

  •  
  • Build robust communication channels between internal services and external partner APIs using webhooks, message brokers, and background workers (e.g., Celery).

  • Lead technical design discussions, establish testing benchmarks, and conduct thorough peer code reviews to ensure system reliability and security compliance.

  • Collaborate closely with DevOps teams to containerize applications, monitor cloud health metrics, and streamline automated release cycles.

 

What we offer:
 

Get paid, not played

No more unreliable clients. Enjoy on-time monthly payments with flexible withdrawal options.

 

Predictable project hours

Enjoy a harmonious work-life balance with consistent 8-hour working days with clients.

 

Flex days, so you can recharge

Enjoy up to 24 flex days off per year without losing pay, for full-time positions found through Proxify.

 

Career-accelerating positions at cutting-edge companies

Discover exclusive long-term remote positions at the world's most exciting companies.

 

Hand-picked opportunities, just for you

Skip the typical recruitment roadblocks and biases with personally matched positions.

 

One seamless process, multiple opportunities

A one-time contracting process for endless opportunities, with no extra assessments.

 

Compensation

Enjoy the same pay, every month with positions landed through Proxify.

Apply for this position →
About the Job
Freelance / Contract
EMEA, CET +/- 3 hours
Senior Level
Posted 1 hour ago

Senior Python Developer (FastAPI)

About us:

 

Talent has no borders. Proxify's mission is to connect top developers around the world with opportunities they deserve. So, it doesn't matter where you are; we are here to help you fast-track your independent career in the right direction. 🙂

Since our launch, Proxify's developers have successfully worked with 1200+ happy clients to build their products and growth features. 5000+ talented developers trust Proxify and its network to fulfill their dreams and objectives.

Proxify is shaped by a global network of supportive, talented developers interested in remote full-time jobs. Our Glassdoor (4.5/5) and Trustpilot (4.8/5) ratings reflect the trust developers place in us and our commitment to our members' success.

 

The Role:

 

We are looking for a Senior Python Developer specializing in FastAPI on behalf of one of our high-growth clients to architect, build, and scale their core cloud-native backend services. In this role, you will take ownership of developing high-throughput, low-latency asynchronous APIs that power data-intensive platform features.You are a perfect candidate if you are growth-oriented, you love what you do, and you enjoy working on new ideas to develop exciting products.

 

What we’re looking for:

  • 3+ years of dedicated, hands-on production experience building high-performance asynchronous web services with FastAPI and modern Python (3.10+). Deep mastery of Python's asyncio ecosystem, dependency injection, and Pydantic v2 data validation.

  •  5+ years of total software engineering experience designing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade distributed systems and RESTful APIs.

  • Solid proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL), writing optimized raw SQL or leveraging ORMs like SQLAlchemy and Alembic for schema migrations and query tuning. Caching layer experience with Redis is essential.

  • Practical experience building decoupled services using message queues and event streaming platforms (e.g., RabbitMQ, Celery, or Apache Kafka).

  • Strong daily proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes or AWS container services (ECS/EKS), and setting up CI/CD deployment pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).

  • Strict adherence to software design patterns, clean code principles, and comprehensive automated testing using pytest.

  • Located in the CET timezone (+/- 3 hours), we are unable to consider applications from candidates in other time zones.

 

Nice-to-Have

  • Experience with GraphQL or WebSocket integrations alongside standard REST protocols.

  • Familiarity with vector databases (Pinecone, Milvus, Qdrant) or AI/LLM orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex) for AI-integrated backends.

  • Experience migrating legacy Django or Flask monolithic architectures to decoupled FastAPI microservices.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Design, build, and document secure, high-concurrency microservices and RESTful endpoints using FastAPI and OpenAPI/Swagger standards.

  • Profile asynchronous bottlenecks, manage event loops, optimize database queries, and scale caching layers to maintain sub-millisecond response times under peak load.

  •  
  • Build robust communication channels between internal services and external partner APIs using webhooks, message brokers, and background workers (e.g., Celery).

  • Lead technical design discussions, establish testing benchmarks, and conduct thorough peer code reviews to ensure system reliability and security compliance.

  • Collaborate closely with DevOps teams to containerize applications, monitor cloud health metrics, and streamline automated release cycles.

 

What we offer:
 

Get paid, not played

No more unreliable clients. Enjoy on-time monthly payments with flexible withdrawal options.

 

Predictable project hours

Enjoy a harmonious work-life balance with consistent 8-hour working days with clients.

 

Flex days, so you can recharge

Enjoy up to 24 flex days off per year without losing pay, for full-time positions found through Proxify.

 

Career-accelerating positions at cutting-edge companies

Discover exclusive long-term remote positions at the world's most exciting companies.

 

Hand-picked opportunities, just for you

Skip the typical recruitment roadblocks and biases with personally matched positions.

 

One seamless process, multiple opportunities

A one-time contracting process for endless opportunities, with no extra assessments.

 

Compensation

Enjoy the same pay, every month with positions landed through Proxify.