FastAPI Backend Developer Contract Role with Opportunity for Full-Time

Location: Remote

Nature of collaboration: Contract Role with Opportunity for Full-Time

Hourly rate: $10$15 per hour

Monthly compensation (if full time): USD 1,0001,500/month

Overview

Were looking for a FastAPI Backend Developer to help us build and maintain backend systems and APIs for modern web applications.

This role is a good fit for a developer with hands-on experience in Python and FastAPI, who is comfortable working with APIs, databases, integrations, and real-world business workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Python and FastAPI

Build APIs for web applications and internal tools

Design and implement database models and queries

Integrate third-party APIs and external services

Implement business logic and application workflows

Collaborate with frontend developers on API integration

Debug and improve existing backend functionality

Contribute to code reviews and ongoing backend improvements

Must Have

3+ years of professional experience in Python backend development

Hands-on experience with FastAPI or a similar Python web framework

Practical experience building and consuming REST APIs

Experience with Pydantic and SQLAlchemy

Working knowledge of PostgreSQL or another relational database

Understanding of asynchronous programming in Python

Experience integrating third-party APIs

Ability to understand existing codebases and independently complete development tasks

Good to Have

Experience with Celery, Redis, RabbitMQ, or similar tools

Familiarity with background tasks and job processing

Experience with AWS, GCP, Railway, or other cloud platforms

Exposure to Next.js or other frontend frameworks

Experience working with AI/LLM APIs or AI-powered applications

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines

To Apply

Please share:

A brief overview of your Python/FastAPI experience

Examples of backend systems or APIs youve built

Details of projects involving FastAPI, PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy, or third-party API integrations

Relevant GitHub repositories, portfolio projects, or case studies

Your availability and expected hourly rate .