Backend Engineer (Python/FastAPI + AI Automation)

This is a remote position.

• Design and build backend systems and REST/GraphQL APIs using Python (FastAPI).
• Integrate third-party APIs and automate workflows with AI tools, LLMs, and process orchestration platforms (like LangChain, LangGraph, n8n, or Zapier).
• Develop ERP modules (CRM, Orders, Accounting, Inventory, Reports) with robust data models.
• Implement data pipelines and synchronization layers with reliability and scalability.
• Manage PostgreSQL databases using SQLAlchemy, Prisma, or similar ORM frameworks.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and security in production environments.
• Use CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for deployments.
• Collaborate with frontend, operations, and product teams to design integrated solutions.

Requirements

·3+ years of experience in backend development with Python/FastAPI.

·Strong understanding of API design, authentication (OAuth2, JWT, RBAC), and webhooks.

·Experience in AI automation tools or integrating machine learning models into backend workflows.

·Proficiency with PostgreSQL, schema design, and query optimization.

·Hands-on experience with Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.

·Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and scalable architecture design.

·Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Originally posted on Himalayas