Cloud-Native Python Backend Engineer - Hybrid & Growth

Capgemini Engineering; Vila Nova da Barquinha; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career growth programs

Training and certifications

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering in Portugal seeks a Python Backend Developer to design, develop, deploy and maintain scalable backend services in a cloud-native environment. You will work closely with Development, DevOps and Data Engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions following Agile/Scrum practices.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, 5+ years of Python backend experience, and strong knowledge of FastAPI/Flask, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of Python backend development experience.
• Strong experience with FastAPI or Flask and REST APIs.
• Docker and Kubernetes for containerized apps.
• CI/CD pipeline implementation and deployment management.
• Cloud familiarity (Azure or AWS) and PostgreSQL optimization.
• Git and version control proficiency.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Hybrid work: 2 days/week in Capgemini offices.
• English proficiency is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy and maintain scalable Python backend services.
• Collaborate with DevOps and data engineering teams.
• Deliver cloud-native solutions following Agile/Scrum.
• Ensure robust REST API implementations and CI/CD workflows.
• Optimize PostgreSQL performance and database queries.

Skills

Python backend development

FastAPI/Flask

REST API development

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

PostgreSQL

Git/version control

Agile/Scrum

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Databricks

Apache Spark

Microservices

Job description

Capgemini Engineering in Portugal seeks a Python Backend Developer to design, develop, deploy and maintain scalable backend services in a cloud-native environment. You will work closely with Development, DevOps and Data Engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions following Agile/Scrum practices.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, 5+ years of Python backend experience, and strong knowledge of FastAPI/Flask, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, cloud