Senior API Engineer (Python)

Описание

WE ARE

We are a global digital solutions company with Ukrainian roots. Our talented individuals work on 2,000+ projects with clients in the USA, Europe, LATAM, and APAC. SoftServe is about open-minded people who love technology and have an environment where they can craft their personal and professional growth. We understand that the best way to build our future is to help you build yours.

We are an API Management and System Integrations Practice, focused on designing and developing next-generation hybrid cloud platform solutions and implementing them across multiple clients and engineering teams.

We are a team focused on building high-quality SDKs and backend services that power our cloud platform. We work extensively with FastAPI to deliver clean, well-documented APIs and rely on AWS to create scalable, reliable solutions. Collaboration is at the core of how we operate, partnering with product managers, engineers, and customers to turn real needs into robust, developer-friendly tools.

IF YOU ARE

A Python Engineer with 4+ years of professional experienceExperienced in building REST APIs using FastAPI or similar frameworks such as Flask or Django REST FrameworkSomeone who has designed and shipped SDKs or client libraries for internal or external developersConfident in your understanding of AWS core services (, Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, S3, SQS/SNS, RDS, IAM).Strong in HTTP, REST, JSON, and API design best practices.Comfortable using testing frameworks like pytest and writing unit/integration testsFamiliar with Git and modern development workflows (branches, pull requests, code reviews)Accustomed to CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or JenkinsKnowledgeable about clean code principles, SOLID, and asynchronous programming in Python ( asyncio)Adept at building multi-language SDKs ( + JavaScript, or TypeScript)Familiar with publishing Python packages to PyPI and managing versioning and changelogsKnowledgeable about OpenAPI/Swagger and API documentation tooling, and strong in cloud and API security best practicesAn effective communicator who thrives in a cross-functional, agile team

AND YOU WANT TO

Design, develop, and maintain Python SDKs that wrap our APIs and servicesBuild and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using FastAPIIntegrate and operate services on AWS (, Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, S3, SQS/SNS, RDS/DynamoDB)Ensure SDKs and services are well-tested, versioned, and documented (type hints, docstrings, README, examples)Collaborate with product and platform teams to define API contracts, data models, and integration patternsImplement authentication and authorization flows (, OAuth2, JWT, API keys) in SDKs and backend servicesImprove the performance, scalability, and reliability of existing services and SDKsParticipate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and architecture decisionsContribute to build and release pipelines (CI/CD) for SDKs and backend servicesMonitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production services using logging, metrics, and tracing tools

TOGETHER WE WILL

Communicate with world-leading companies and experienced peopleGet certifications in cutting-edge technologiesWork with the latest modern tools and technologies on different projectsHave access to strong educational and mentorship programsParticipate in conferences, training, seminars, and our company events