Senior Python Backend Engineer | Django/FastAPI | Porto

KCS IT; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Porto

Remote projects

Onsite projects

Benelux projects

Training programs

Job summary

KCS IT is seeking an experienced Backend Developer (Python) to join our Porto-based hybrid team in Portugal. The role focuses on building scalable backends using Python, Django or FastAPI, and working with relational and non-relational databases.

You will design RESTful APIs, implement microservices, and collaborate with frontend colleagues while maintaining strong CI/CD practices. The ideal candidate has 4–5 years of backend experience, fluent English, and hands-on experience with Docker,

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of proven experience as a Backend Developer
• Strong knowledge of Python for backend development
• Experience with frameworks such as Django and/or FastAPI
• Solid knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational databases (MongoDB)
• Experience with RESTful APIs and good API design practices
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git)
• Fluent English (spoken and written) used daily
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
• Experience with automated testing (Pytest, unittest)
• Understanding of microservices architectures
• Familiarity with frontend development

Skills

Python

Django

FastAPI

API design

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

RESTful APIs

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Pytest

unittest

Microservices

Frontend development

Fluent English

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Job description

KCS IT is seeking an experienced Backend Developer (Python) to join our Porto-based hybrid team in Portugal. The role focuses on building scalable backends using Python, Django or FastAPI, and working with relational and non-relational databases.

You will design RESTful APIs, implement microservices, and collaborate with frontend colleagues while maintaining strong CI/CD practices. The ideal candidate has 4–5 years of backend experience, fluent English, and hands-on experience with Docker,