Senior Python Backend Engineer - Brussels

All European Careers BENELUX; Cataluña; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

All European Careers BENELUX seeks a Senior Python Backend Engineer to join an International institution in Brussels, Belgium. You will develop secure, scalable backend applications using Python frameworks and modern DevSecOps practices. Candidates must be based in Europe within 2 hours of Brussels and be willing to travel on-site five days per month.

A work permit is required but not provided. Key duties include building RESTful APIs, designing robust DB schemas, and ensuring code quality with

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional Python development experience.
• Strong experience with Django, Flask or FastAPI and RESTful API development.
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle and NoSQL such as Elasticsearch or MongoDB.
• Experience with Docker or Podman, Kubernetes and Linux environments.
• Knowledge of secure coding, ORM, database schema design and query optimization.
• Fluent English; available to work onsite in Brussels 5 days per month.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend applications and services using Python and frameworks such as Django, Flask or FastAPI.
• Design, implement and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Develop and optimize database schemas, ORM models and SQL queries across relational and NoSQL databases.
• Apply secure coding practices, authentication, authorization, encryption and vulnerability scanning.
• Support automated testing, code quality and CI/CD processes using modern development and DevSecOps tools.

Skills

Python

Django

Flask

FastAPI

REST APIs

ORM/SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Git/SVN

CI/CD

Security practices

NoSQL

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Ansible

Virtual Machines

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Python Backend Engineer for a International institution in Brussels, Belgium, with strong experience in Python, Django, Flask or FastAPI, REST APIs and database development.

You will contribute to the development of secure, scalable backend applications, working with modern Python frameworks, databases, containerized environments and DevSecOps practices within an international IT environment.

Candidates need to be based in Europe within 2 hours of Brussels. Consultants will need to go 5 days per month on-site. European candidates are welcome to apply, but need to relocate to Brussels or within 2 hours of Brussels.

A work permit is required but not provided.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend applications and services using Python and frameworks such as Django, Flask or FastAPI;
• Design, implement and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services;
• Develop and optimize database schemas, ORM models and SQL queries across relational and NoSQL databases;
• Apply secure coding practices, authentication, authorization, encryption and vulnerability scanning;
• Support automated testing, code quality and CI/CD processes using modern development and DevSecOps tools;

Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree;
• 6+ years of professional Python development experience;
• Strong experience with Django, Flask or FastAPI and RESTful API development;
• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle or PostgreSQL and NoSQL technologies such as Elasticsearch or MongoDB;
• Excellent knowledge of ORM, database schema design and query optimization;
• Experience with Docker or Podman, Kubernetes and Linux environments;
• Knowledge of secure coding, OWASP-related vulnerability scanning, authentication, authorization and encryption;
• Experience with Git or SVN, code quality tools such as pylint, Black or flake8, and AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot or Amazon Kiro;
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI or GitHub Actions, and familiarity with Ansible and virtual machine management;
• Fluent English, with availability to work onsite in Brussels 5 days per month.