Backend Developer (Python / FastAPI) / NextJS)

Backend Developer (Python / FastAPI)/ NextJS) | SRM Tech

About SRM Tech

SRM Technologies is a global digital and engineering partner delivering capabilities across data and AI, enterprise platforms, embedded and platform engineering, supply chain, and design-to-manufacturing services.

We work across high-impact industries such as Mobility, Life Sciences, Healthcare, and Logistics, supporting enterprises across North America, APAC, and Europe in building intelligent, future-ready ecosystems and driving transformation at scale.

As a Great Place to Work®-certified organization, we are committed to creating an environment where people can learn, grow, and thrive. We believe empowered individuals drive innovation, deliver value to customers, and play a meaningful role in shaping our collective success.

At SRM Tech, every contribution matters, and we are always looking for passionate individuals who are eager to shape their careers with us.

Location:

Chennai (Client Site)

Preferred Experience: 5-6+ years

About the Role: As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing and building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems using Python and FastAPI. You will play a key role in developing robust APIs, optimizing system performance, and ensuring reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Python and FastAPI

• Build and manage secure, high-performance REST APIs, Web

Sockets, and microservices

• Design, optimize, and maintain database schemas (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)

• Implement authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices (JWT, OAuth, encryption)

• Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability across services

• Write clean, maintainable code with proper documentation and test coverage

• Collaborate with Frontend, Dev

Ops, QA, and Product teams in Agile environments

• Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of production systems

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI

• Experience in building REST APIs, Web

Sockets, or gRPC services

• Solid understanding of database design, query optimization, and ORM frameworks

• Experience with asynchronous programming and scalable backend design

• Familiarity with microservices architecture and API lifecycle management

• Hands-on with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

• Knowledge of secure coding practices (JWT, OAuth, encryption, API security)

• Understanding of monitoring, logging, and debugging production systems

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred)

• 5–6+ years of experience in backend development

• Strong hands-on experience with Python and FastAPI in production environments

• Proven experience building scalable and secure backend systems

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams with cross-functional collaboration

SRM Tech is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, without bias or discrimination, in line with applicable laws.