Senior Backend Engineer (Python) – Hybrid/Remote Impact

Simvia; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Make an impact

Grow rapidly with the company

Ownership & autonomy

Warm & driven people

Flexible work options

Amazing office location

Personal Growth

Job summary

Simvia in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer based in the Netherlands to join a growing engineering team. You will own backend features, work with Python, PostgreSQL, and testing pipelines (Pytest), with opportunities for ownership and growth, flexible work options including in‑office Amsterdam and partial remote.

Join a diverse, fast‑scaling company shaping transparent, sustainable supply chains and making a real impact on global food safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Backend Development.
• 5+ years experience with Python.
• Extensive Experience with PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Python testing frameworks (Pytest).

Responsibilities

• Refine, improve, and implement features and capabilities into our platform.
• Collaborate with fellow team members to shape and guide projects you are part of on every level.
• Fostering a development culture of continuous improvement and learning, through taking initiative on making improvements where you see opportunities.
• Be a reliable sparring partner to the rest of the team

Skills

Backend development

Python

PostgreSQL

Pytest

Django/Flask

AWS

Tools

Django

Flask

FastAPI

AWS

SCRUM

KANBAN

Job description

Simvia in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer based in the Netherlands to join a growing engineering team. You will own backend features, work with Python, PostgreSQL, and testing pipelines (Pytest), with opportunities for ownership and growth, flexible work options including in‑office Amsterdam and partial remote.

Join a diverse, fast‑scaling company shaping transparent, sustainable supply chains and making a real impact on global food safety and compliance.