Python Developer (Freelance)

Job Title:

Senior Python Developer (Django & FastAPI)

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Python Developer (Freelancer) with strong expertise in Django and FastAPI to design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and APIs. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in backend development, API integrations, and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python, Django, and FastAPI

• Build RESTful APIs and ensure high performance and responsiveness

• Integrate third-party APIs and services

• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and security

• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and QA teams

• Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code

• Debug, test, and maintain existing applications

• Participate in code reviews and follow best coding practices

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Python

• Hands-on experience with Django (mandatory)

• Strong experience with FastAPI (mandatory)

• Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code

• Experience in building REST APIs

• Knowledge of ORMs (Django ORM, SQLAlchemy)

• Experience with PostgreSQL / MySQL

• Integrate third-party APIs and services

• Understanding of authentication & authorization (JWT, OAuth)

• Familiarity with Git and version control

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Good to Have:

• Experience with Docker & CI/CD pipelines

• Knowledge of AWS / GCP / Azure

• Familiarity with Celery, Redis

• Basic understanding of frontend frameworks (React/Angular)

• Experience with microservices architecture

Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in Python development

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Django & FastAPI

Job Type:

Freelance / Contract (as applicable)

Location:

Remote