Skills

Python Bash GitHub CI/CD DevOps Docker fast api Azure node.js Software Development Flask FastAPI Terraform GitHub Actions

Job Specifications

Job Title: Fast API Developer

Location: St Louis, MO (4x Onsite per week)

Type: Contract through 2030

Pay: $60/hr

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Developer with a strong background in API development, web application delivery, and secure, scalable backend services. The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of professional experience, with a deep focus on Python development using the FastAPI framework, and is well versed with CI/CD leveraging ADO and/or GitHub. You will play a key role in designing, building, and deploying robust APIs and web applications, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure security, performance, and maintainability.

Required Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum 6 years of professional experience in software development.
Languages & Frameworks: Strong proficiency in Python and backend development with FastAPI (or similar frameworks like Flask), development experience with Node.js
API Skills: Demonstrated ability to design and deliver high-performance, secure RESTful APIs.
DevOps and IaC Implementation: Implement DevOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for API development and deployment. Automate build and release pipelines (CI/CD) using tools such as GitHub Actions, manage infrastructure with Terraform/CloudFormation, and ensure smooth deployment of API services across environments.
Security: Knowledge of application security practices, including Azure Entra authentication/authorization, strong knowledge of API security standards and protocols (OAuth 2.0, JWT, SSL/TLS, etc.), and experience implementing governance around API access, authorization, and data protection.
DevOps Familiarity: Comfortable with containerization concepts (Docker) and basic infrastructure scripting (Terraform, Bash, or similar) is a plus.

About the Company

Insight Global is an international professional services and staffing company specializing in delivering talent and technical solutions to Fortune 1000 companies across the IT, Non-IT, Healthcare, and Engineering industries. Fueled by staffing and talent experts, Evergreen, our professional services brand, brings technical advisors and culture consultants to help customers tackle their biggest challenges. With over 70 locations across North America, Europe, and Asia, and global staffing capabilities in 50+ countries, our tea... Know more