Backend Developer (Python and FastAPI) - Europe

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Backend Developer (Python and FastAPI) in Europe.

In this role, you’ll work as part of a small, highly skilled remote team building scalable backend systems that connect with blockchain infrastructure and wallet integrations. You’ll have a direct impact on designing and delivering efficient backend architectures while ensuring performance, security, and reliability. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, offering autonomy and technical challenges for developers passionate about clean code and modern backend frameworks. This position is full-time, long-term, and remote, open exclusively to candidates based in Europe.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services in Python (FastAPI) for high-performance applications.
• Create and integrate RESTful APIs that interact with blockchain networks and smart contracts using Web3.js or Ethers.js.
• Build and manage wallet integrations to support authentication and transaction workflows.
• Collaborate closely with the frontend team to deliver seamless and reliable user experiences.
• Manage and optimize PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis environments for performance and scalability.
• Apply best practices in backend development to ensure system reliability, data security, and efficient operations.

Requirements

• Proven, recent hands-on experience developing production-level services with Python and FastAPI (core requirement).
• Strong understanding of SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Solid working knowledge of Redis for caching, queues, or data pipelines.
• Good grasp of API design, backend architecture, and database optimization.
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments (a strong plus).
• Must be based in Europe for team collaboration and time zone alignment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary between $4,000 – $5,000 USD.
• Full-time, long-term contract (B2B) with stability and growth potential.
• Fully remote position, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Join a small, easy-going, and collaborative team that values autonomy and impact.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and blockchain integrations.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or assessments) are then handled by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!