Hire Python Developers
Hire Python Developers Who Build at Scale
Hire senior Python engineers skilled in Django, FastAPI, Flask, and data engineering. Our developers integrate with your team or work within managed Pods—building robust APIs, data pipelines, and production-grade systems.
Why Salt
Why Hire Python Developers from Salt
When you hire Python developers through Salt, you get more than skills on a resume. Our engineers are vetted for real-world expertise—building systems that scale, perform, and survive production.
Pre-Vetted Specialists
Only 3% of applicants pass our screening. Live coding, system design, code review exercises, and communication assessment.
Modern Python Expertise
Not just Python basics. Our developers know async programming, type hints, FastAPI, and modern tooling like Ruff and Poetry.
Fast Onboarding
Start interviewing within days, not weeks. Our pre-vetted pool means you skip months of recruitment.
Risk-Free Trial
2-week trial with every hire. If it's not working, we replace at no extra cost. Your satisfaction guaranteed.
AI-Native Engineers
Our developers use AI tools daily (Cursor, Copilot) to ship faster. They know how to leverage AI without sacrificing code quality.
Outcome-Oriented
Not just coders—engineers who own features, write tests, participate in reviews, and care about shipping quality.
Technical Expertise
Python Skills Our Developers Bring
From Python fundamentals to advanced backend and data engineering, our developers have deep experience across the Python ecosystem.
Python Core
- Python 3.10+ / 3.12
- Type Hints & Pydantic
- Async / Await (asyncio)
- Decorators & Metaclasses
- Context Managers & Generators
Web Frameworks
- Django & Django REST Framework
- FastAPI
- Flask & Flask-RESTful
- Celery & Background Jobs
- GraphQL (Strawberry, Graphene)
Databases & ORMs
- PostgreSQL & MySQL
- SQLAlchemy & Alembic
- Django ORM
- Redis & Caching
- MongoDB & NoSQL
Data & Analytics
- Pandas & NumPy
- Data Pipelines (Airflow, Prefect)
- ETL & Data Transformation
- SQL Optimization
- Jupyter Notebooks
Testing & Quality
- pytest & pytest-asyncio
- unittest & mocking
- Integration Testing
- Test Coverage (coverage.py)
- Property-Based Testing (Hypothesis)
DevOps & Tooling
- Docker & Containerization
- CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab)
- Poetry / pip / uv
- Pre-commit & Linting (Ruff, Black)
- Monitoring (Sentry, Prometheus)
Capabilities
What Our Python Developers Deliver
Beyond writing scripts—our developers build production systems and own features end-to-end.
Backend API Development
Build scalable REST and GraphQL APIs with Django REST Framework, FastAPI, or Flask. Design clean, well-documented endpoints that frontend teams love.
High-Performance Systems
Optimize for speed with async Python, caching strategies, and efficient database queries. Handle thousands of requests per second when needed.
Data Engineering
Design data pipelines, ETL processes, and analytics backends. Work with large datasets using Pandas, NumPy, and orchestration tools like Airflow.
AI & ML Integration
Integrate machine learning models into production applications. Build APIs for ML services and work with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
Production-Ready Code
Write testable, maintainable code with proper error handling, logging, and security best practices. Code that survives production traffic.
Team Integration
Participate fully in your development process including code reviews, architecture discussions, and mentoring. Strong communication skills.
How to Hire Python Developers
Hire Python Developers in Weeks, Not Months
Our streamlined hiring process gets pre-vetted Python developers on your team fast. Skip the lengthy recruitment cycles.
Share Your Requirements
Tell us about your project, Python stack (Django, FastAPI, data engineering, etc.), and the experience level you need. We'll help you define the right profile.
Get Matched Profiles
We present 2-3 pre-vetted Python developers who match your requirements. Review their experience, code samples, and our assessment notes.
Interview & Select
Interview candidates directly with technical questions relevant to your stack. We can facilitate or let you run it entirely. You decide.
Risk-Free Trial
Start with a 2-week trial. The developer joins your team, attends standups, and delivers real work. If not a fit, we replace at no cost.
Scale as Needed
Add more Python developers or transition to a full-stack Pod with frontend, QA, and DevOps. We scale with your needs.
Engagement Options
Individual Developers or Backend Pods
Choose the model that fits your needs. Start with one developer, scale to a full team.
Dedicated Python Developer
A skilled Python engineer who works as part of your team. You provide direction and code reviews; they deliver features.
- Full-time dedication to your project
- Integrates with your processes and tools
- Participates in your standups and reviews
- Scale up or down as needed
Backend / Platform Pod
A cross-functional team including Python developers, QA, DevOps, and a tech lead. We handle delivery; you focus on what to build.
- Full accountability for features
- Built-in testing and code review
- SPARK™ framework for quality gates
- Tech lead for architecture decisions
Not sure which is right? Read our comparison guide
Ready to Hire Python Developers?
Tell us about your Python project and requirements. We'll present pre-vetted candidates within days, and you can start with a risk-free trial.
FAQs
Hire Python Developers: Common Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about hiring Python developers through Salt.
How quickly can I hire Python developers through Salt?
You can hire Python developers within 1-2 weeks. We present pre-vetted candidates within 2-3 days, you interview and select, and developers can start with a 2-week trial. No lengthy recruitment cycles or months of searching.
What skills do your Python developers have?
Our Python developers are proficient in Python 3.10+, web frameworks (Django, FastAPI, Flask), async programming, ORMs (SQLAlchemy, Django ORM), testing (pytest, unittest), and data tools (Pandas, NumPy). Many also have experience with ML frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.
How do you vet Python developers before I hire them?
Our vetting includes live coding sessions building APIs and data processing scripts, system design discussions for backend architecture, code review exercises, and assessment of testing practices. We evaluate database design, security awareness, and experience with production-scale applications. Only about 3% pass.
Can I hire Python developers for my existing team?
Yes, absolutely. When you hire Python developers through Salt, they integrate seamlessly with your existing team, processes, and tools. They participate in your standups, code reviews, and planning sessions. We specifically match developers who fit your tech stack and team culture.
Do you have Python developers with Django experience?
Yes, many of our Python developers have extensive Django experience including Django REST Framework, Django Channels, Celery integration, and deployment on various cloud platforms. We can match you with Django specialists specifically.
Can I hire Python developers for data engineering work?
Absolutely. We have Python developers skilled in data engineering—building ETL pipelines with Airflow or Prefect, working with Pandas and NumPy, optimizing SQL queries, and integrating with data warehouses. They can handle both application development and data infrastructure.
What experience level are the Python developers I can hire?
Most Python developers you can hire through Salt have 4-8+ years of experience building production applications. We categorize developers as Mid-level (3-5 years), Senior (5-8 years), and Staff/Principal (8+ years) based on demonstrated skills, not just tenure.
Can I hire Python developers who also do machine learning?
Yes. Some of our Python developers have ML experience and can integrate models into production applications, build inference APIs, and work with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn. For dedicated ML work, we also offer AI/ML engineer hiring.
What time zones do your Python developers work in?
Our developers are based in India but maintain 4-6 hours of overlap with US time zones. Many work flexible schedules to align with your team's core hours. We ensure there's enough real-time collaboration for effective teamwork.
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