Senior Python Engineer (FastAPI, Microservices) Job at Urban SDK, Jacksonville, FL

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  • Urban SDK
  • Jacksonville, FL

Job Description

Job Details

Salary: $110,000 - $150,000

Location: Remote / Hybrid, Preferable to be located in Florida

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Job

We are hiring an experienced Python developer to join our product team. As a Senior Python Engineer , you will be responsible for building and optimizing FastAPI-based microservices that power our data analytics platform. Your role will involve designing, developing, and maintaining scalable APIs, ETL pipelines, and backend services to process large-scale geospatial and mobility data.

About Urban SDK

Urban SDK is a geospatial AI platform that helps cities, transportation agencies, and civil engineering firms turn data into insights. Our platform provides real-time analytics to address traffic safety, congestion, and emergency management.

We prioritize innovation, collaboration, and flexibility in our workplace. Recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Jacksonville Business Journal and a Top 100 Early Stage Company to Work For, we are building a team passionate about solving real-world problems with technology.

About You

You are an experienced backend engineer with a passion for FastAPI microservices, API development, and data processing . You thrive in an agile environment , collaborating with UI, Data Science, QA, and DevOps engineers to build and optimize data-driven applications.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain microservices using FastAPI for web and mobile applications.
  • Architect RESTful APIs that are scalable, performant, and secure.
  • Develop ETL and data processing pipelines for high-volume geospatial and mobility datasets.
  • Optimize database queries and design efficient data structures (PostgreSQL, PostGIS).
  • Implement authentication and authorization for APIs (JWT).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver new features.
  • Ensure application performance and reliability by implementing caching, logging, and monitoring .
  • Write unit and integration tests to maintain high code quality.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in backend development using Python .
  • Expertise in FastAPI (or Flask/Django with willingness to switch to FastAPI).
  • Experience in building microservices and RESTful APIs .
  • Proficiency with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, PostGIS preferred).
  • Familiarity with ETL pipelines and data engineering concepts .
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container orchestration tools .
  • Understanding of asynchronous programming with Python (AsyncIO, Celery).
  • Knowledge of authentication & security best practices (OAuth, JWT,
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Nice to Have

  • Experience with geospatial data and GIS tools .
  • Experience leading backend teams and mentoring .
  • Knowledge of real-time data streaming (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis Streams).
  • Familiarity with GraphQL and WebSockets .
  • Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, GCP Cloud Functions).

Benefits

  • Competitive salary ($110K - $150K) + bonuses .
  • Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision).
  • 401K plan with employer matching.
  • 21 days paid vacation + paid holidays.
  • Paid lunches and team events.
  • Flexible work environment (Remote/Hybrid options).

🚀 Join Urban SDK and help us build the future of data-driven transportation and mobility analytics!

Job Tags

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