Fast API Developer

Job Title: Fast API Developer Location: St Louis, MO (4x Onsite per week) Type: Contract through 2030 Pay: $60/hr Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Developer with a strong background in API development, web application delivery, and secure, scalable backend services. The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of professional experience, with a deep focus on Python development using the FastAPI framework, and is well versed with CI/CD leveraging ADO and/or GitHub. You will play a key role in designing, building, and deploying robust APIs and web applications, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure security, performance, and maintainability. Required Qualifications: • Experience: Minimum 6 years of professional experience in software development. • Languages & Frameworks: Strong proficiency in Python and backend development with FastAPI (or similar frameworks like Flask), development experience with Node.js • API Skills: Demonstrated ability to design and deliver high-performance, secure RESTful APIs. • DevOps and IaC Implementation: 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, and ensure smooth deployment of API services across environments. • Security: 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.), and experience implementing governance around API access, authorization, and data protection. • DevOps Familiarity: Comfortable with containerization concepts (Docker) and basic infrastructure scripting (Terraform, Bash, or similar) is a plus.