Senior Python Backend Engineer – Amsterdam

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive salary

Annual profit sharing

Mobility allowance

Laptop choice

Job summary

Halian, a technology‑driven recruitment and contracting partner, seeks an experienced Python (Backend) Developer to join their Amsterdam engineering team. You will build and optimize backend services, design scalable RESTful APIs and microservices, and collaborate across cross‑functional teams to translate business needs into robust technical solutions.

You will apply TDD, work with containerized deployments (Docker/Kubernetes), and participate in CI/CD while embracing Agile/Scrum practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Python development experience in backend or full‑stack environments.
• Proficiency with Python frameworks such as Django and/or Flask.
• Hands‑on experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and serverless architectures.
• Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Background in Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices (CI/CD).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Experience with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise backend services using Python and related frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask).
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑structured code that meets industry best practices.
• Design and implement scalable RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Integrate backend components with internal and external systems.
• Apply Test‑Driven Development (TDD) principles to ensure high code quality.
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning across applications.
• Collaborate on cloud deployments using platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Work with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) to support scalable deployments.
• Contribute to Agile/Scrum ceremonies and CI/CD pipeline workflows.
• Implement domain‑driven development principles where appropriate.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to analyse business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Participate in knowledge‑sharing activities including meetups, training sessions, and internal engineering discussions.

Skills

Python

Django/Flask

REST APIs

Databases

DevOps

Docker/Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Django/Flask

REST

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure/AWS/GCP

Job description

Halian, a technology‑driven recruitment and contracting partner, seeks an experienced Python (Backend) Developer to join their Amsterdam engineering team. You will build and optimize backend services, design scalable RESTful APIs and microservices, and collaborate across cross‑functional teams to translate business needs into robust technical solutions.

You will apply TDD, work with containerized deployments (Docker/Kubernetes), and participate in CI/CD while embracing Agile/Scrum practices.