Backend Python software developer

Zaphiro Technologies; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A growing technology startup in Milan seeks a skilled Backend Software Developer to enhance their smart grid platform. The role involves translating requirements into quality code, developing microservices, and collaborating on system design. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of software development experience, are proficient in Python, and possess knowledge of microservices architectures. The company offers flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Servizi

Flexible work location and hours

Allowance for home office

Allowance for trainings and certifications

Easy interaction with management

Competenze

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development.
• Proficient in Python and modern programming languages.
• Solid understanding of microservices and event-driven architectures.

Mansioni

• Translate requirements into well-crafted code.
• Develop microservices to manage smart grids data.
• Integrate components to deliver a fully functional platform.
• Document and maintain software functionalities.

Conoscenze

5+ years experience in delivering high quality software

Proficiency in modern programming languages (preferably Python)

Experience designing or maintaining Python APIs

Knowledge of microservice event driven architectures

Mastering of Docker

Solid experience with git

Strumenti

Python

Docker

Descrizione del lavoro

About Us

Zaphiro is an ambitious startup company, with a vision and the courage to shape a better and sustainable future. Our smart grid products are already in operation with several well‑known power utilities worldwide, and we have been recognized by several international innovation competitions, including Free Electrons and SET award. Located on the beautiful shores of Lake Geneva, we care about delivering the greatest Swiss‑quality products to our customers. With a Series A funding closed and strong strategic focus of our Investors, we are set to grow and expand the business internationally. We also have a subsidiary in Milan, Italy, where this position is based.

Position Overview

We are looking for a skilled Backend Software Developer to craft our platform and deliver to our customers high quality software code embracing modern software architectures (microservices, function as a service, event driven, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into well‑crafted code.
• Develop microservices to manage smart grids data.
• Integrate components to deliver a fully functional platform.
• Discuss fine grained design choice with the Architect.
• Document and maintain software functionalities.
• Apply test‑driven development and maintain unit and functional tests.
• Take part to team code reviews.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years experience in delivering high quality software.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages (preference for Python).
• Experience designing or maintaining Python APIs (e.g., FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Pydantic).
• Knowledge of microservice event driven architectures.
• Mastering of Docker.
• Solid experience with git.

Desirable Skills

• Understanding of the power‑system domain (e.g., grid operations, or electrical system modelling).
• Knowledge of GO.
• Familiarity with agile approaches.
• Experience with securing microservices.
• Understanding of front end development frameworks.

What We Offer

• Being part of a company committed in heart and mind to contribute to a sustainable future.
• Flexible work location and hours, with at least of 1 day per week in presence in Milan.
• Allowance for home office (large screen, keyboard, etc.).
• Allowance for trainings and certifications.
• Easy interaction with management to provide and receive constructive and direct feedback.

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