Senior Python Backend Engineer - APIs, Cloud & CI/CD

KEYES; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KEYES is seeking a Backend Software Engineer (Python) to join an EU institution project in Brussels. You will contribute to designing and maintaining backend services, APIs, and cloud deployments in a multinational team.

Regular onsite presence within two hours of Brussels is required, and you will collaborate with frontend, product, and security teams to deliver robust digital services. The role emphasizes secure, scalable backend architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and clear technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or closely related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Proficient English communication (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Architect server-side components and services for web applications.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for frontend-backend communication.
• Design and optimize database schemas and queries for performance.
• Ensure security and compliance with data protection standards.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Python

Django

Flask

REST APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure

AWS

Job description

KEYES is seeking a Backend Software Engineer (Python) to join an EU institution project in Brussels. You will contribute to designing and maintaining backend services, APIs, and cloud deployments in a multinational team.

Regular onsite presence within two hours of Brussels is required, and you will collaborate with frontend, product, and security teams to deliver robust digital services. The role emphasizes secure, scalable backend architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and clear technical