Senior Python Backend Engineer

For our client, we are looking for an experienced Senior Python Backend Engineer / Software Architect (m/f/d) with profound expertise in the development of modern, scalable microservices and event-driven software architectures.

In this demanding role, you will take on technical responsibility for the conception, development, and further development of cloud-native backend solutions. You will actively contribute your architectural competence, establish best practices, and support the development team in the implementation of high-quality software solutions.

• Conception, development, and further development of scalable backend applications with Python, FastAPI, and FastStream

• Design and implementation of microservices and event-driven architectures with Apache Kafka

• Creation and further development of software architectures, considering scalability, maintainability, and performance

• Development, integration, and optimization of REST APIs, as well as implementation of modern API management concepts

• Deployment and operation of containerized applications on Kubernetes and OpenShift

• Ensuring high code quality through Clean Code, Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and automated tests

• Conducting code reviews, as well as defining and establishing technical development standards

• Further development and optimization of CI/CD pipelines and development processes

• Technical guidance and professional support for other developers

• Close collaboration with agile, interdisciplinary teams

• Excellent knowledge of Python and modern Python frameworks, especially FastAPI

• Practical experience with FastStream and event-driven architectures

• Very good knowledge in the development and operation of microservices

• Profound experience with Apache Kafka

• Several years of practical experience with Kubernetes and OpenShift

• Very good knowledge in API management, as well as in the design and development of REST APIs

• Experience in the conception, creation, and evaluation of software architectures

• Demonstrable experience with code reviews and the establishment of development standards

• Profound knowledge of Clean Architecture, Clean Code, Domain-Driven Design, and test automation

• Very good knowledge of Git and modern CI/CD processes

• Experience with agile development methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban

• Strong analytical and communication skills, as well as a high level of quality awareness

• Very good German and good English skills

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