Technical Architect - Python/FastAPI
First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026.
About the Opportunity:
We are calling applicants on behalf of a leading global IT services and consulting organisation known for delivering technology, digital transformation, engineering, and IT solutions to businesses worldwide.
The organisation is looking for an experienced Python Technical Architect / Tech Lead with strong hands-on expertise in Python, FastAPI, REST API development, and backend architecture.
The ideal candidate should have experience in end-to-end solution architecture, technical design, BFF architecture, microservices, and frontend integration.
Experience: 12+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Hyderabad (needs to be flexible to work 4 days in client office)
Work Mode: Hybrid - 4 Days Work from Office
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python 3.x and FastAPI.
- Drive end-to-end solution architecture, technical design, and implementation.
- Design and develop RESTful APIs and Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) layers.
- Build scalable microservices and distributed application solutions.
- Collaborate with frontend teams for seamless integration with Angular applications.
- Troubleshoot production issues across APIs, databases, deployments, and frontend integrations.
- Lead code reviews, technical discussions, and engineering best practices.
- Implement unit testing, integration testing, and API testing.
- Support CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and deployment activities.
- Work with cross-functional teams in Agile environments.
Mandatory Skills:
- Python 3.x
- FastAPI and Uvicorn
- REST API Development
- Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) Architecture
- End-to-End Solution Architecture and Technical Design
- Microservices Architecture
- Dependency Injection
- Asynchronous Programming
- API Design, Error Handling, and Data Validation
- Unit Testing and Integration Testing
- Git
- Agile/Scrum Methodologies
- Technical Leadership / Architecture Experience
Good-to-Have Skills:
- Angular 17
- Docker and Kubernetes
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Authentication and Session Management
- Token-Based Security
- Release Management
- Deployment Troubleshooting
- SBOM Generation
- Cloud-Native Application Development
- Product Support and Incident Management
- Scientific or Laboratory Workflow Applications
- SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
Candidate Requirements:
- 12+ years of overall software development experience.
- Strong hands-on experience in Python and FastAPI.
- Proven experience in technical architecture, solution design, or technical leadership.
- Ability to independently drive end-to-end technical solutions.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Must be flexible to work from the Hyderabad client office 4 days a week.
- Must be available for a face-to-face client interview in Hyderabad after clearing the initial technical screening round.
Skills
Python, FastAPI, RESTful API, Microservices Architecture, Solution Architect, Technical Architect, Agile, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Git