Python Back-End Software Engineer

Are you a Python Back-End Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience in server-side development? Apply now for a long-term contract opportunity with a leading public sector client in Brussels.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Python back-end development and server-side architecture
• Proficiency in Python and experience with web frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation
• Solid experience with relational databases (e.g. Oracle, PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases (e.g. Elasticsearch, MongoDB)
• Excellent knowledge of ORM, schema design, and efficient query optimisation
• Expertise in containerisation tools like Docker, Podman, and orchestration using Kubernetes
• Knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools (e.g. OWASP), secure coding practices and standards, including authentication, authorisation, and encryption
• Knowledge of code versioning tools such as Git or SVN
• Knowledge of DevSecOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions (Continuous Integration/Deployment)
• Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible
• Experience with VM management and Linux
• Experience with code linters and formatters (e.g. pylint, black, flake8) to enforce coding standards
• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus on Computer Science
• (Desirable) Experience with AI-powered code assistants (e.g. Amazon Kiro, Github Copilot)
• (Desirable) Knowledge of European Commission grant management ecosystem (eGrants)
• Language(s): English (fluent)

Job description:

• Architect server-side components and services that form the backbone of web applications, employing best practices in Python programming
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems
• Design, implement, and optimise database schemas and queries to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval processes
• Manage database security measures to protect sensitive information, ensuring compliance with data protection standards
• Enhance application performance by identifying bottlenecks and optimising server-side code and database queries
• Implement scalable architectures to handle increased user load and data volume, leveraging cloud services and containerisation
• Conduct regular code reviews and use vulnerability scanning tools to identify and address potential security issues
• Implement security protocols and standards to safeguard applications against threats and ensure data privacy
• Collaborate closely with front-end developers, UI/UX designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver quality web application solutions
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and adjust implementations based on feedback
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployments, ensuring consistent and rapid delivery of applications
• Participate in deploying applications in cloud environments, using infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools
• Actively engage in debugging and resolving issues raised during testing or reported in production
• Write technical documentation