Emonics LLC
Backend Python Developer - Entry Level
Entry-level backend developer in Chicago who designs, builds, and maintains scalable Python backend applications and RESTful APIs, integrates third-party services, writes unit/integration tests, and collaborates with frontend, DevOps, QA, and product teams. Core stack: Python, SQL/relational databases, and Git/GitHub/GitLab.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Chicago, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Strong proficiency in Python
- Good understanding of object-oriented programming and Python best practices
- Experience developing REST APIs and backend services
- Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases
- Understanding of database design, indexing, and query optimization
- Familiarity with Git and software development workflows
- Understanding of JSON, API authentication, and web application architecture
- Good debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills
Full description
We are looking for a skilled Entry Level Backend Python Developer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable backend applications and RESTful APIs using Python.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Python .
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
- Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
- Write clean, reusable, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Develop unit and integration tests and troubleshoot production issues.
- Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, QA, and product teams.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
- Use Git/GitHub/GitLab for version control and collaborative development.
Required Skills
- Strong proficiency in Python .
- Good understanding of object-oriented programming and Python best practices.
- Experience developing REST APIs and backend services.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases .
- Understanding of database design, indexing, and query optimization.
- Familiarity with Git and software development workflows.
- Understanding of JSON, API authentication, and web application architecture.
- Good debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.