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Optomi · 3 weeks ago

API Developer ( Python / FastAPI / Node )

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Optomi, in partnership with a market leader in the financial sector, is seeking an API Developer. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying scalable RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI, while collaborating with frontend teams and ensuring secure development practices.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Katherine Tarazona

Responsibilities

API Development: Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable RESTful APIs using Python and the FastAPI framework

Web Application Delivery: Collaborate with frontend teams to build and integrate APIs with web applications

CI/CD Ownership: Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps to ensure rapid and reliable delivery of code to production

Secure Development: Implement security best practices across web applications and APIs, including OAuth2, JWT, and secure coding standards

Code Quality & Testing: Write clean, modular code with strong emphasis on unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews

Documentation & Collaboration: Create and maintain technical documentation. Collaborate closely with architects and business teams

Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, frameworks, and best practices to drive continuous improvement in development and deployment practices

Qualification

PythonFastAPIRESTful APIsNode.jsDevOps practicesInfrastructure-as-CodeAPI security standardsContainerization (Docker)API documentation toolsBasic infrastructure scripting

Required

Minimum 6 years of professional experience in software development

Strong proficiency in Python and backend development with FastAPI (or similar frameworks like Flask), development experience with Node.js

Demonstrated ability to design and deliver high-performance, secure RESTful APIs

Implement DevOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for API development and deployment

Automate build and release pipelines (CI/CD) using tools such as GitHub Actions

Manage infrastructure with Terraform/CloudFormation

Ensure smooth deployment of API services across environments

Knowledge of application security practices, including Azure Entra authentication/authorization

Strong knowledge of API security standards and protocols (OAuth 2.0, JWT, SSL/TLS, etc.)

Experience implementing governance around API access, authorization, and data protection

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Preferred

Comfortable with containerization concepts (Docker) and basic infrastructure scripting (Terraform, Bash, or similar) is a plus

Familiarity with Node.js for building lightweight services or frontend-backend orchestration

Exposure to AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) and microservice deployment strategies

Familiarity with API documentation tools (Swagger/OpenAPI)

Benefits

Fully remote environment with opportunity working from home!

Ability to work with a global consulting firm with consulting engagements for Fortune 500 clients.

Long-term opportunity with immediate ability to make an impact!

Company

Optomi

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OPTOMI is an IT staffing firm that serves its consultants, clients, and employees through its consultant-focused approach.

Founded in 2012

Roswell, Georgia, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.optomi.com/

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