Sr Engineer (Backend & Platform focus) - Python - Real AI use case with massive impact - Greenf[...]

Sprint and Partners; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Hybrid work setup

Job summary

Sprint and Partners is looking for a backend engineer in Amsterdam to join a small, dynamic team focused on developing a multi-cloud platform. The role emphasizes Python and FastAPI for backend architecture and systems security.

You will oversee the creation of APIs and implement secure data flows while collaboratively participating in architectural discussions. A hybrid work setup allows for regular in-office communication, supported by competitive compensation including equity.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of backend architecture and distributed systems.
• Proficient in developing APIs and handling data flows.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code.

Responsibilities

• Build backend services using Python and FastAPI.
• Design APIs and implement secure data flows.
• Create systems running across multiple cloud environments.

Skills

Python backend development

Distributed systems

Cloud infrastructure (Azure/GCP)

FastAPI

Terraform

Job description

Join a small, technically strong team building the core platform for a complex, data‑intensive software product. A solid AI usecase that is solving a real problem with massive impact that everyone can relate to. This is an early stage engineering role with equity that reflects this.

Together with your team you will build a multi‑cloud platform levering mostly Python/FastAPI, Azure/GCP, Terraform, Kubernetes, etc. The team heavily uses AI agents and other tooling to move efficiently at pace, while maintaining a strong focus on system quality and maintainability.

What You’ll Do

• Backend architecture for a distributed systems
• Build backend services using Python, FastAPI, and relational databases
• Design APIs, background processing, and job orchestration
• Implement secure and scalable data flows

Infrastructure & Deployment

• Build systems that run across multiple environments (Azure/GCP and private setups)
• Ensure logical separation between customer environments
• Design identity, networking, and service integrations
• Maintain Infrastructure‑as‑Code using Terraform or similar tools

Security & Integrations

• Design systems with security and compliance in mind
• Build secure APIs and external integrations
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms
• Work closely with Founders, engineers and product stakeholders
• Participate in architectural discussions and technical decision‑making
• Collaborate with client technical teams when relevant

Who You Are

Technical

• Strong understanding of distributed systems and backend architecture
• Proficient in Python backend development with FastApi
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (Mainly Azure/GCP) and containerized systems
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Terraform)
• Comfortable operating and evolving systems in production

Professional

• Strong ownership mindset
• Enjoys technical problem‑solving and thoughtful debate
• Comfortable working in small, high‑responsibility teams

Compensation & Practicalities

• Competitive compensation with solid equity that matches an early stage, high impact position
• Hybrid work setup with regular in‑office collaboration along the Amsterdam canals