• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python (FastAPI or Flask).
• Deploy, manage, and monitor Python apps using Azure App Service.
• Implement secure and performant REST APIs to serve mobile applications.
• Integrate with external services such as YouTube data, audio processing tools, and third-party APIs.
• Write clean, testable code and maintain high code quality standards.
• Handle temporary file storage and optimize cloud resource usage (e.g., clean up audio files after processing).
• Collaborate with frontend/mobile engineers to define and deliver high-impact features.
• Set up CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps) for smooth deployment.
• Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting using Azure services (e.g., Application Insights).

• 3+ years of experience in Python backend development.
• Strong knowledge of FastAPI, Flask, or similar frameworks.
• Solid experience deploying and scaling apps using Azure App Service.
• Familiarity with Azure Blob Storage, Application Insights, and Key Vault.
• Experience working with third-party APIs (e.g., OpenAI, YouTube).
• Knowledge of handling media files, basic FFmpeg usage, and temporary file management.
• Proficiency in REST API design, security (tokens, rate limiting), and error handling.
• Version control with Git and experience in CI/CD workflows.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Docker and deploying apps as containers.
• Prior work with mobile app backends or APIs that serve iOS apps.
• Experience with serverless functions (e.g., Azure Functions).