Who We AreAt Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people-Kyndryls-that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.The RoleWe are looking for a strong Python & API Developer with hands-on experience in building scalable, secure, and production-grade backend services and REST APIs. The candidate should have solid software engineering fundamentals and experience integrating APIs with databases, cloud services, and enterprise applications.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Python.Build scalable APIs using FastAPI, Flask, or similar Python frameworks.Develop request/response models and validation using Pydantic.Design and maintain API specifications using OpenAPI / Swagger.Implement authentication and authorization using OAuth 2.0, JWT, and related security mechanisms.Integrate APIs with databases, downstream applications, and external services.Implement robust error handling, logging, monitoring, and exception management.Develop asynchronous and high-performance Python services where required.Write unit and integration tests using pytest.Perform code reviews and follow software engineering best practices.Support CI/CD, application deployments, troubleshooting, and production support.Who You AreRequired SkillsMust Have: Python, FastAPI, REST APIs, Pydantic, SQL, pytest, Git, API authentication/authorization, asynchronous programming.Good to Have: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes/AKS, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL, Kafka/Event Hubs, OpenTelemetry, Azure API Management.Engineering PracticesGood under