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API Engineer (Platform Integrations) – LATAM

LATAM

About Distillery

Distillery Tech Inc accelerates innovation through an unyielding approach to nearshore software development. The world’s most innovative technology teams choose Distillery to help accelerate strategic innovation, fill a pressing technology gap, and hit mission-critical deadlines. We support essential applications, mobile apps, websites, and eCommerce platforms by placing senior, strategic technical leaders and deploying fully managed technology teams that work intimately alongside our clients’ in-house development teams. At Distillery Tech Inc, we’re not here to reinvent nearshore software development—we’re on a mission to perfect it.

Distillery Tech Inc is committed to diversity and inclusion. We actively seek to cultivate a workforce that reflects the rich tapestry of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences present in our society. Our recruitment efforts are dedicated to promoting equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other dimension of diversity.


About the Position

Distillery is seeking a Strong Python API Developer highly proficient with the FASAPI skill set. This is a must have for the JobWe are seeking a highly proficient Python API Developer, with strong expertise in FastAPI, a mandatory skill for this role. Make sure your resumes highlights FastAPI projects


Responsibilities

  • Design and Develop:Build a robust API layer that integrates with a variety of third-party and internal services.
  • Routing and Orchestration:Implement request routing, fallback strategies, and dynamic service selection logic.
  • Authentication & Security: Develop secure authentication and authorization mechanisms (API keys, OAuth, RBAC).Rate Limiting and Quotas:Enforce per-client rate limits and usage quotas to control access and protect resources.
  • Observability: Implement logging, tracing, and monitoring of requests and responses for analytics and debugging.
  • Performance Optimization:Ensure low-latency, high-availability API endpoints, including caching strategies and load balancing.
  • Collaboration:Work closely with product and engineering teams to integrate the API platform into the broader infrastructure.
  • Documentation:Create clear API documentation, developer guides, and internal tooling for easier adoption.



Requirements

  • 3–6+ years developing production-grade APIs in Python (FastAPI).
  • Hands-on experience designing and maintaining scalable API services.
  • Experience working with enterprise API Gateway solutions (Kong, Mongo, MuleSoft, APISIX
  • Familiarity with cloud-native architecture (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Proficiency in RESTful API design principles.
  • Strong understanding of authentication standards (OAuth 2.0, JWT).
  • Experience with rate limiting, caching (Redis), and monitoring tools.
  • Comfort integrating external APIs and designing clean abstraction layers.

  • Mindset
  • You value clean code, clear documentation, and thoughtful testing.
  • You’re comfortable working in early-stage environments and iterating quickly.
  • You have strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.


Nice To Have

Experience working on multi-tenant platforms or large-scale API gateways.

Familiarity with prompt management or workflow orchestration (not required).

Exposure to observability stacks (OpenTelemetry, Datadog, Prometheus)




Why You’ll Like Working Here

  • Core Values: Join a global team committed to Unyielding Commitment, Relentless Pursuit, Courageous Ambition, and Authentic Connection.
  • 100% Remote: Work from anywhere while collaborating with a diverse, multinational team.
  • Competitive Compensation: Generous USD package and comprehensive benefits plan.
  • Flexible Hours: Create a schedule that aligns with your life and priorities.
  • Home Office Setup: Receive all the hardware and software needed to succeed from home.
  • Innovative Workplace: Collaborate with the global Top 1% of talent in a multicultural and dynamic environment.
  • Focus on Growth: Pursue professional and personal development while contributing your unique talents to a team where you can truly shine!