Back End Developer

act digital; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

act digital is seeking a Backend Developer specializing in network automation to create scalable backend services and automation workflows. The role involves specialized knowledge in Python and building integrations for network operations.

The ideal candidate will work in a hybrid model from Lisbon, required to have strong Python experience, and familiarity with DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with Django.
• Knowledge of Prefect/Airflow, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization with Docker.
• Experience with Linux, REST APIs, and modern frontend technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend automation solutions using Python, Django, and orchestration tools.
• Build and maintain integrations with network source-of-truth systems.
• Design, implement, and optimize REST APIs and automation pipelines.
• Collaborate with frontend teams and network engineers.

Skills

Python

Django

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Linux

Network automation

REST APIs

Tools

Prefect

Airflow

Nautobot

NetBox

Job description

We are looking for a Backend Developer specialized in network automation to build scalable backend services, automation workflows, and integration tools for network operations. The ideal candidate has strong Python experience and solid understanding of automation frameworks and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend automation solutions using Python, Django, and orchestration tools like Prefect or Airflow.
• Build and maintain integrations with network source-of-truth systems such as Nautobot or NetBox.
• Design, implement, and optimize REST APIs and automation pipelines following DevOps best practices.
• Collaborate with frontend teams and network engineers, contributing to full-stack features when needed.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with Django.
• Knowledge of Prefect/Airflow, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization with Docker.
• Experience with Linux, REST APIs, and modern frontend technologies (HTML/CSS/JS, React or Vue.js).
• Understanding of DevOps practices and network automation environments.

Location

Location will be Lisbon and the working model will be hybrid. Candidates must be living in Portugal.