Senior Python Backend Engineer: FastAPI, AWS & Cloud Native

Siemens; Amadora; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Global Business Services in Portugal is seeking a Senior Python Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain sophisticated backend systems. You will build scalable RESTful services with FastAPI, use SQLAlchemy for data access, and contribute to cloud-native solutions across edge computing and cloud environments.

The role requires strong testing, CI/CD with GitLab, and collaboration with global stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend Python experience.
• Strong FastAPI expertise for scalable, secure apps.
• Hands-on with RESTful APIs and service-oriented architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend Python solutions.
• Contribute to edge computing and cloud-based solutions.
• Work with distributed systems, high-performance architectures.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects and developers.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to team members.
• Drive CI/CD, DevOps practices, and deployment automation.
• Promote code quality, best practices, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

RESTful APIs

SQLAlchemy

pytest

GitLab CI/CD

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Software Engineering/CS

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

GitLab

AWS services

Job description

Siemens Global Business Services in Portugal is seeking a Senior Python Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain sophisticated backend systems. You will build scalable RESTful services with FastAPI, use SQLAlchemy for data access, and contribute to cloud-native solutions across edge computing and cloud environments.

The role requires strong testing, CI/CD with GitLab, and collaboration with global stakeholders.