Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Bonapolia; Milano; Remoto; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading technology company in Italy seeks a motivated Senior Software Engineer (Python) to implement robust APIs and backend systems. You will work collaboratively with a team to optimize applications for speed and scalability. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in development with a strong background in Python and FastAPI, along with excellent troubleshooting skills.

Competenze

• 5+ years of background in development.
• Strong background in Python (3.x) and FastAPI or Flask.
• Experience with data stores like PostgreSQL and Redis.

Mansioni

• Implement and maintain robust, scalable APIs and backend systems using Python.
• Facilitate the integration of front-end components with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.

Conoscenze

Python (3.x)

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

REST services

Docker

Test-driven development

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Strumenti

Jira

GitHub

Kubernetes

SonarQube

Descrizione del lavoro

For job seekers, BONAPOLIA offers a gateway to exciting career prospects and the chance to thrive in a fulfilling work environment. We believe that the right job can transform lives, and we are committed to making that happen for you.

We are looking for a motivated Senior Software Engineer (Python) who is willing to dive into the new project with a modern stack. If you’re driven by a curiosity to learn and a desire to produce meaningful results, please apply!

Position provides for a start in 1-1.5 months after approval.

About the Client

Our client is one of the Big Four accounting firms and the world’s largest professional services network. Headquartered in London, they operate in 150+ countries with 460,000+ professionals delivering excellence in audit, tax, consulting, and advisory.

What You’ll Do

• Implement and maintain robust, scalable, and secure APIs and backend systems using Python
• Facilitate the integration of front-end components with server-side logic
• Leverage automation tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to implement new features efficiently
• Utilize Docker for containerization and deployment of applications
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, DevOps, data scientists and product managers to define, design, and ship new features
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, troubleshoot and debug issues
• Work both independently and collaboratively within the team
• Provide clear instructions to team members and help coordinate day-to-day operations
• Communicate with the client on a regular basis
• Provide technical leadership for the team – mentor, coach, and lead by example

What You Bring

• 5+ years of background in development
• Strong background in Python (3.x) and FastAPI (or Flask), design, build, and operate REST services
• Knowledge of secure, zero-trust REST APIs (least privilege, JWT / OAuth2 / OIDC, mTLS, rate limiting, secrets management)
• Experience with data stores : PostgreSQL (schema design, queries, migrations) and Redis for caching, as well as with development tooling : linters, pre-commit hooks, Black, Pylint , and Pydantic for data validation, data handling / transfer using common file formats, including CSV and Parquet
• Experience with test-driven development with pytest (fixtures, mocks, coverage) and automated test execution
• Familiarity with Docker for containerization and JFrog Artifactory for image / package management, GitHub (PRs, code reviews, branching, version control) and Jira for issue / roadmap tracking, Kubernetes-based architectures : deploy / operate containerized workloads
• Pragmatic approach to balancing process against flexibility in achieving objectives
• Excellent organizational skills, including the capacity to self-manage, structure work, set priorities, and work to deadlines
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills

Nice to have

• Knowledge of code quality & supply-chain tools : SonarQube and Mend
• Familiarity with React, TypeScript, and collaboration in Figma
• Experience with CI / CD, GitHub Actions / workflows, practical automation with GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to accelerate high-quality delivery, container orchestration / platform tooling and broader pipelines & DevOps practices

English level

Intermediate+

Location

Armenia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Uzbekistan

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our team!