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Job Description
About Us:
Deccan AI Experts is a pioneering company founded by IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad alumni, with a strong founding team from IITs, NITs, and BITS. We specialize in delivering high-quality human-curated data, AI-first scaled operations services, and more. Based in SF and Hyderabad, we are a young, fast-moving team on a mission to build AI for Good, driving innovation and positive societal impact.
About the Job:
We are looking for a skilled Python FastAPI Developer (Freelancer) to join our team and build high-performance, scalable APIs and backend services. If you’re passionate about modern backend frameworks, microservices, and solving real-world engineering challenges, this is the role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create deliverables addressing backend/API development and system design requests.
- Review peer-developed deliverables to enhance AI research and improve quality.
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance APIs using FastAPI.
- Build scalable microservices and integrate third-party APIs.
- Diagnose and solve real-world technical issues to advance machine learning systems.
- Contribute expertise to cutting-edge AI research while working independently and remotely.
- Manage your own schedule with flexible hours to meet project deadlines.
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in Python backend development.
- Strong knowledge of API development, asynchronous programming, and system design.
- Experience with RESTful services, microservices architecture, and database integration.
- Proficiency in tools and technologies like Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Docker, and Git.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay (₹1200/hour).
- Flexible hours.
- Remote opportunity.
Key skills/competency:
- Python
- FastAPI
- Backend Development
- API Development
- Microservices
- System Design
- Asynchronous Programming
- PostgreSQL
- Docker
- Git
How to Get Hired at Deccan AI Experts
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your Python, FastAPI, and microservices experience. Quantify achievements in backend development and API design.
- Showcase your portfolio: Link to GitHub repositories demonstrating your FastAPI projects and system design skills.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss asynchronous programming, RESTful services, and database integration with PostgreSQL.
- Understand Deccan AI Experts: Research their mission of 'AI for Good' and their founding team's background to align your answers.
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