Worked on the fecgov/fecfile-web-api repository to streamline schema validation and enhance test reliability. Focused on backend and API development using Python, the work involved removing version-based schema name overrides in favor of explicit schema naming, which simplified validation logic and reduced special-case handling. Legacy tests and outdated patches related to FEC version and schema validation were cleaned up, resulting in a leaner, more maintainable test suite. These changes improved continuous integration stability and reduced maintenance overhead, making onboarding easier and iteration faster. The approach emphasized thorough testing and code clarity, contributing to a more robust and manageable backend codebase.