IT Platform Engineer - 10981125 NL

Itproposal

Amsterdam

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Itproposal in Amsterdam, Netherlands, seeks an experienced IT Platform Engineer / Python Application Programmer for the Data Access Layer team. The role focuses on Python development across the full SDLC in a DevOps environment, delivering reliable microservices and APIs with FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, and modern cloud-native tooling.

You will build containerised apps with Docker and Kubernetes, manage infrastructure with Terraform, and operate in Azure and Databricks environments, ensuring high

Qualifications

6–8 years of relevant IT/software engineering experience.
Strong professional experience with Python.
Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals.
Experience with FastAPI.
Experience with SQL and SQLAlchemy.
Experience with Pytest and automated testing.
Strong understanding of CI/CD principles.
Practical experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with Terraform.
Experience with Microsoft Azure or comparable cloud technologies.
Experience with Databricks and Unity Catalog.
Understanding of application infrastructure and software architecture.
Experience developing or supporting applications with high availability requirements.
Experience working within Agile/DevOps teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain reliable software solutions using Python.
Work across the full software development lifecycle, from planning and design through deployment.
Develop backend services and APIs using FastAPI.
Work with databases using SQLAlchemy and SQL.
Write automated unit and integration tests using Pytest.
Build and maintain containerised applications using Docker.
Work with Kubernetes for application deployment and management.
Develop and maintain infrastructure using Terraform.
Work with Microsoft Azure cloud services and infrastructure.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
Apply software engineering best practices, including code reviews and quality controls.
Troubleshoot application, infrastructure, and deployment issues.
Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and other technical teams.
Contribute to Agile development activities and continuous improvement.
Share technical expertise and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

SQLAlchemy

SQL

Pytest

CI/CD

Agile/DevOps

High availability

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Azure

Databricks

Unity Catalog

Kafka

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

IT Platform Engineer / Python Application Programmer – Data Access Layer

Requirement ID: 10981125
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Work Arrangement: Complete Onsite
Duration: 6 months
Experience: 6–8 years
Language: English
Core Technologies: Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Azure, Databricks, Unity Catalog

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced IT Platform Engineer / Python Application Programmer to join the Data Access Layer team in Amsterdam.

The ideal candidate will have strong Python development experience and be comfortable working across the full software development lifecycle — from planning and design through hands‑on development, testing, CI/CD, and automated deployment.

You will work within a DevOps environment, developing reliable and highly available applications using modern cloud and containerisation technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain reliable software solutions using Python.
Work across the full software development lifecycle, from planning and design through deployment.
Develop backend services and APIs using FastAPI.
Work with databases using SQLAlchemy and SQL.
Write automated unit and integration tests using Pytest.
Build and maintain containerised applications using Docker.
Work with Kubernetes for application deployment and management.
Develop and maintain infrastructure using Terraform.
Work with Microsoft Azure cloud services and infrastructure.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
Apply software engineering best practices, including code reviews and quality controls.
Troubleshoot application, infrastructure, and deployment issues.Work with Databricks and Unity Catalog.
Support applications with high availability and reliability requirements.
Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and other technical teams.
Contribute to Agile development activities and continuous improvement.
Share technical expertise and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Essential Requirements

6–8 years of relevant IT/software engineering experience.
Strong professional experience with Python.
Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals.
Experience with FastAPI.
Experience with SQL and SQLAlchemy.
Experience with Pytest and automated testing.
Strong understanding of CI/CD principles.
Practical experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with Terraform.
Experience with Microsoft Azure or comparable cloud technologies.
Experience with Databricks and Unity Catalog.
Understanding of application infrastructure and software architecture.
Experience developing or supporting applications with high availability requirements.
Experience working within Agile/DevOps teams.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.