Senior Python Engineer

Job description

Alongside  is a Portuguese company that partners with international organizations to build and scale exceptional tech teams.

We are looking for a Senior Python Engineer to join a project in the retail sector .

We are looking for a highly experienced engineer with a strong Python background and solid knowledge of infrastructure and cloud environments. This is a Principal-level position requiring strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Terraform .

Responsabilities: - Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend solutions using Python. - Build and maintain APIs using FastAPI. - Take technical ownership of complex solutions, contributing to architectural and engineering decisions. - Work closely with cloud infrastructure running on Microsoft Azure. - Deploy and manage containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). - Work with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform. - Contribute to the scalability, reliability, and performance of production systems. - Collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams throughout the software development lifecycle. - Apply software engineering best practices and contribute to high technical standards across the project.

Requirements - 12+ years of professional experience as a Python Engineer. - Extensive hands-on experience with Python . - Strong experience developing APIs with FastAPI . - Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure . - Strong hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) . - Strong hands-on experience with Terraform . - Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, containerization, and modern software architecture. - Ability to operate at Principal Engineer level, taking ownership of complex technical decisions and solutions. - Good understanding of software engineering best practices. - Experience with CI/CD pipelines is a plus . - Good level of English, both written and spoken.

Benefits - Hybrid working model; - Collaborative and international work environment; - Opportunity to work on impactful software products and transformation projects; - Exposure to modern technologies, tools, and development practices; - Opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals across different countries and areas of expertise.