Flask Architect

Job Title : Python Backend Engineer Location : Bellevue WA Duration : / Term : 6+ months Job Description : Experience Desired : 8+ Years Job Description : We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Engineer to join our project team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python-based backend development, building and optimizing microservices, and ensuring seamless data integration and performance at scale. The role involves working on enterprise-grade systems supporting high availability, low latency, and large-scale data operations. Key Responsibilities : Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend microservices using Python and Flask.

Integrate and optimize APIs, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.

Deploy and manage applications using Gunicorn and containerized environments.

Work closely with frontend, data, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Implement data storage and caching mechanisms using MySQL, Redis, and Memcache.

Develop and maintain data processing logic using NumPy, Pandas, and PyMySQL for analytics and reporting modules.

Ensure code quality, security, and performance tuning across backend services.

Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and CI / CD pipeline integration.

Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis for performance bottlenecks. Required Technical Skills : Programming : Python (Flask framework), strong knowledge of RESTful API design

Web Server : Gunicorn / uWSGI

Database : MySQL, PyMySQL

Caching : Memcache, Redis

Data Processing : NumPy, Pandas

Architecture : Microservices-based application design

Version Control : Git / GitHub

Testing : Unit Testing, PyTest or similar frameworks

Deployment : Experience with Docker, CI / CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI), basic knowledge of Kubernetes preferred Key Skills : Python, Flask, RESTful API, Gunicorn, uWSGI, MySQL, Memcache, Redis