**Backend Developer (Python / FastAPI)- ChennaiJob ID#:26-3098Location: Chennai, India - Onsite** **Who We Are:** Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets. **What We Do:** At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions. **What You’ll Do:** We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer with strong expertise in Python and FastAPI to design and build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in API development, database design, system architecture, and deploying highly available applications, preferably within fintech or regulated environments. **Key Responsibilities** - Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and Fast API. - Build and manage secure, scalable RESTful APIs, WebSocket's, and microservices - Design and optimize database schemas using PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB. - Implement authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices aligned with compliance standards. - Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability. - Write clean, well-documented code with unit and integration tests. - Collaborate with Frontend, DevOps, QA, and Product teams in Agile sprints. - Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of production systems. **Required Skills & Experience** - 5–6+ years of backend development experience. - Strong proficiency in Python and Fast API framework. - Experience building and managing REST APIs, WebSocket's, or gRPC services - Strong knowledge of database design, query optimization, and ORM tools. - Experience with asynchronous programming and scalable system design. - Familiarity with microservices architecture and API lifecycle management. - Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud deployment environments. - Knowledge of secure coding practices (JWT, OAuth, encryption, etc.). - Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams. - Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field preferred. *The pay range provided is a good-faith estimate and represents the range the company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Individual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and business needs.* *Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled* *Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.* *Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.*