Senior Python Developer

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Python Developer

• Project: Long-term digital transformation for a large retail network

• Focus: Backend development for web and mobile, migration to microservices and cloud

• Work model: 100% remote (with option to work from the office)

Description

You will implement and evolve backend services for a web portal and mobile applications in Python as part of a large digital transformation program. The system is growing and migrating existing components into a microservices and cloud architecture using Microsoft Azure. You’ll work closely with Scrum teams and stakeholders, owning delivery within your technical area.

Responsibilities

• Implement backend layer for web and mobile applications based on provided mockups and functional descriptions

• Collaborate with other development teams and the client’s IT department

• Communicate with the client

• Own delivery for your technology area

• Analyze bugs and implement code fixes

• Create and maintain technical documentation

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Python Developer

• Strong Python knowledge and practical understanding of Python mechanisms

• Experience designing and building microservices and web applications

• Ability to write readable, idiomatic code and justify decisions in code review

• Practical experience with asynchronous programming and its limitations

• Experience with FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, and Pytest

• Knowledge of PostgreSQL and/or MSSQL

• Experience with RabbitMQ/Kafka/Azure Service Bus, Docker, and REST APIs

• Good understanding of design patterns and system integration topics

• Ability to use AI tools in daily work

Benefits

• Long-term project engagement and access to the latest technologies

• Engineering standards and a knowledge-sharing ecosystem (internal trainings, topic guilds, cloud trainings and certifications)

• Flexible service delivery (hybrid or fully remote, per team agreement)

• Online English or German learning and group language classes

• Multisport and private medical care on preferential terms

• Additional support for professional and personal development