Python Backend Developer

Software Search; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop of your choice

Remote-first with occasional Amsterdam

25 vacation days

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Software Search is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to help shape a new standard in education. You will work on our learning platform, focusing on feedback and content modules, while leveraging AI tooling for LLM workflows.

You should be proficient in Python, Django, and SQL, with 5+ years of backend experience and the ability to work independently. The role offers a remote-first model with occasional Amsterdam office days for team events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Independent problem-solver capable of delivering from concept to delivery.
• Able to communicate professionally in Dutch and English.
• Proficient in Python, Django and SQL for fast start.
• Experience with LLM workflows is a plus.
• Experience with Git workflows, GitHub Actions, Terraform and Azure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Further develop our learning platform by enhancing feedback and content modules.
• Leverage modern AI tooling to support LLM workflows with guardrails and grounding.
• Build robust and scalable backend using Python, Django and SQL.
• Limit time on legacy code; contribute to new projects.
• Participate in agile development with clearly scoped work and high-quality delivery.

Skills

Backend development

Python

Django

SQL

LLM workflows

Git workflows

Education

Strong academic foundation

Tools

Git workflows

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Azure

Job description

Salary: Up to €6,500 per month
Location: Remote
Type: Remote

About the job

Imagine a world where every student has a personalized learning path, teachers get real-time insight into the progress of their class, and learning finally feels truly tailored.

We are building that future. By combining data, AI, and educational expertise, we create a platform that helps students grow while reducing the workload for teachers.

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer who wants to help shape a new standard in education. Not dull enterprise software, but meaningful technology with direct social impact.

You will

• Further develop our learning platform by working on areas such as feedback and content modules
• Use modern AI tooling to support LLM workflows with thoughtful guardrails and grounding
• Use Python, Django, and related technologies to deliver robust and scalable functionality
• Spend little time on legacy code or maintenance, with strong opportunities to work on new projects
• Take part in our agile development cycle, with a focus on clearly scoped work and high-quality software delivery

You are

• An experienced professional with more than 5 years of backend development experience and a strong academic foundation
• An independent problem-solver who can manage projects from concept to delivery
• Able to communicate professionally in both Dutch and English
• Experienced with Python, Django, and SQL, which are essential for a fast start
• Experienced with LLM workflows, which is considered a plus
• Experienced with Git workflows, GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Azure, which is also a plus

What we offer

• A competitive salary based on skills and experience
• The opportunity to work at a dynamic, self-funded startup with the ambition to make a significant impact in education
• A laptop of your choice, such as a high-performance professional device
• A remote-first working model, with occasional office days in Amsterdam for team events or design and strategy sessions
• Holiday allowance
• 25 vacation days
• A strong focus on continuous personal and professional growth, with support for your learning goals

Process

Selection interview
We get to know you and your experience, and you get to know us.

Pair programming session
In a session of less than one hour, we work through one or two practical challenges based on real issues from our platform. No artificial puzzle exercises.

Culture fit conversation
We discuss the pair programming session, and you meet the rest of the team and management.