Senior Python Backend Engineer – Hybrid Dublin Contract

Stelfox Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Stelfox Limited partners with a Dublin-based technology organisation to hire three Senior Python Developers on a 6-month initial contract. Work involves designing, building, and enhancing backend platforms, APIs, and distributed services for critical operations and growth.

The role emphasizes Python development with Flask/Django, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native architectures, with collaboration across Product Owners, Architects, UX, and software engineers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial Python development experience.
• Hands-on with Flask or Django and RESTful APIs.
• Strong SQL and relational DB expertise.
• Linux/Unix development and admin experience.
• Experience with Git, Jenkins, Ansible, Artifactory, and CI/CD.
• Experience in Agile software delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend applications using Python.
• Develop and support scalable RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Contribute to the architecture of distributed systems and cloud-native solutions.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, UX teams, and Software Engineers.
• Translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and optimise application performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and champion engineering best practices.
• Support CI/CD initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement across the software delivery lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior team members where required.

Skills

Python

Flask

Django

RESTful APIs

SQL

Linux

CI/CD

Agile

Communication

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Ansible

Artifactory

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Stelfox Limited partners with a Dublin-based technology organisation to hire three Senior Python Developers on a 6-month initial contract. Work involves designing, building, and enhancing backend platforms, APIs, and distributed services for critical operations and growth.

The role emphasizes Python development with Flask/Django, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native architectures, with collaboration across Product Owners, Architects, UX, and software engineers.