Principal Python Engineer

Remote Crew; Portugal; Teletrabalho; EUR 90 000 - 140 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Remote Crew is seeking a Principal Python Engineer to join an international product-driven team. This hands-on role combines deep Python expertise with system design and high-level architectural decisions, shaping the direction of critical backend systems.

You’ll work remotely from Portugal, collaborating with Product and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, reliable solutions. Expect to build APIs with FastAPI, deploy on Azure with AKS, and contribute to infrastructure and

Qualificações

• 12+ years of Python engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in Python and FastAPI or similar frameworks.
• Strong background in the Retail industry.
• Experience with Azure cloud services and AKS/Kubernetes.
• Hands-on coding while shaping architecture and decisions.
• Good understanding of software architecture and system design.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop and evolve scalable backend systems using Python.
• Contribute to software architecture and technical decisions across the product.
• Translate business and product requirements into high-level technical solutions.
• Evaluate different technical approaches and decisions based on scalability and reliability.
• Work closely with Product and stakeholders to understand requirements and define solutions.
• Build and improve systems in a Retail environment, considering evolving business needs.
• Develop APIs and backend services using FastAPI.
• Work with Azure cloud services and AKS; contribute to Terraform-based infrastructure.
• Ensure systems are scalable, resilient and maintainable; stay hands-on with code.
• Identify technical risks and propose improvements; shape engineering practices.

Conhecimentos

Python

FastAPI

Azure

AKS/Kubernetes

Terraform IaC

Software architecture

Technical decisions

Retail industry

Hands-on coding

System design

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At Remote Crew, we’re partnering with an international product-driven company looking for a Principal Python Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

They’re looking for a highly experienced Python Engineer with 12+ years of experience, strong expertise in Retail environments, and the ability to contribute at a high level to technical and architectural decisions.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll combine deep Python expertise with system design, technical decision-making and collaboration with different stakeholders. You’ll work on systems that differ from traditional deterministic applications, requiring strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think beyond straightforward implementation.

Location: Remote (Portugal)

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop and evolve scalable backend systems using Python
• Contribute to software architecture and technical decisions across the product
• Translate business and product requirements into high-level technical solutions
• Evaluate different technical approaches and make decisions based on scalability, reliability and long-term impact
• Work closely with Product and other stakeholders to understand requirements and define appropriate technical solutions
• Build and improve systems in a Retail environment, considering complex and evolving business requirements
• Develop APIs and backend services using FastAPI
• Work with Azure cloud services and AKS
• Contribute to infrastructure and deployment practices using Terraform
• Ensure systems are scalable, resilient and maintainable
• Remain hands-on with implementation while also providing technical direction to other engineers
• Identify technical risks and proactively propose improvements
• Help shape engineering practices and technical standards across the team

What We’re Looking For

• 12+ years of experience as a Python Engineer
• Strong and proven experience working within the Retail industry
• Deep expertise in Python
• Strong experience with FastAPI or similar modern Python frameworks
• Solid experience with Azure
• Hands-on experience with AKS / Kubernetes
• Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
• Strong understanding of software architecture and system design
• Proven experience making or owning technical and architectural decisions
• Ability to evaluate multiple approaches and clearly explain technical trade-offs
• Strong problem-solving skills, particularly when dealing with complex or non-deterministic systems
• Ability to work at both a high-level architectural/conceptual level and remain hands-on with code
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with Product and other stakeholders
• Proactive mindset and strong ownership

Nice to Have

• Experience with CI/CD
• Experience working in fast-paced product environments
• Experience leading technical initiatives or mentoring other engineers
• Experience working with highly distributed or complex systems
• Experience making technology choices and defining technical standards across teams