We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Python Engineer to join our team in Portugal, where you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining backend solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products.
Responsibilities
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Take full ownership of backend implementation, ensuring well-designed, developed, and maintained solutions
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Improve the existing codebase and implement new features planned in sprints
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Participate in implementation discussions, clarify tasks with business analysts or project managers, and take ownership of assigned tasks
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Test implemented solutions on development servers
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Create development tasks during grooming sessions for upcoming sprints
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Actively present features in product demonstrations and engage with stakeholders effectively
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Contribute to solution design, preparation, and delivery during client discussions
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Perform analysis and resolve production issues with bug fixes
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Collaborate with the frontend team and ensure effective communication for support contracts
Requirements
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3+ years of experience with Python and Python 3.8
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Proficiency in FastAPI (including pydantic) and GinoORM + SQLAlchemy (as ORM)
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Knowledge of SQL and experience with PostgreSQL as the main database
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Strong background in Docker/Docker-Compose for local environments and testing
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Expertise in Pytest (including pytest-docker-compose plugin) and Python libraries
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Experience with Gitflow for version control
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Familiarity with AWS, including EC2, Kubernetes, RDS, AWS Secrets, and AWS Cache
Nice to have
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Strong understanding of frontend–backend contract design, implementation, and functionality in practice
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Strong experience with GraphQL
We offer
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Competitive compensation depending on experience and skills
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Variety of projects within one company
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Being a part of a project following engineering excellence standards
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Individual career path and professional growth opportunities
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Internal events and communities
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Flexible work hours
