I’m building a new backend service in Python and need a skilled developer to set up the core API from the ground up. The immediate priority is to design clean, well-documented endpoints that can be extended easily as the product grows. Here’s the essence of what I’m after: • A modular Python codebase (FastAPI or Flask preferred, but I’m open to your recommendation). • Clear routing and versioning so new endpoints slot in without breaking existing ones. • Robust unit- and integration-test coverage so any future changes are caught early. • Docker-ready deployment setup so I can spin the service up locally or in CI/CD with one command. I haven’t locked authentication yet—OAuth, API keys, or JWT could all work—so I’d value your input on the most secure fit for the stack. Likewise, the API will expand to handle several data domains; let’s keep the models flexible and well-validated with Pydantic or similar. Deliverables are straightforward: a Git repo containing the running service, tests, and concise setup instructions. If this sounds like a project you can take from zero to production-ready, I’d love to hear how you would approach it.