Senior Python Developer ID96249

AgileEngine, LLC.; Coimbra; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Competitive compensation

Exciting projects

Flextime

Job summary

AgileEngine, LLC. in Coimbra, Portugal, is seeking a Senior Python Developer to design and build scalable microservices and REST APIs, collaborating with Product, DevOps, and Frontend teams.

The role emphasizes strong Python fundamentals, API design, testing, and database work, with a flexible flextime policy that supports remote and office options in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional backend Python development.
• Strong knowledge of Python core concepts (OOP, functional programming, memory management, async/concurrency, data structures).
• API & Microservices: proven experience building production REST APIs and distributed microservices.
• Databases: strong PostgreSQL experience and ORM proficiency.
• Testing: unit, integration, and end-to-end testing with Pytest.
• Version Control: advanced Git workflows including PRs, branches, and code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance, scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using Python.
• Write clean, readable, maintainable, and tested code; conduct peer code reviews and promote modern Python practices.
• Containerize applications with Docker and configure CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Design schema models, write optimized SQL with ORMs like SQLAlchemy, working with PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services with a focus on low latency, high availability, and security.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with product, DevOps, and frontend teams.

Skills

Python backend

OOP & async

REST APIs

Pytest

Git workflows

Tools

Docker

Git

SQLAlchemy

PostgreSQL

GitHub Actions

Job description

Coimbra, Portugal | Posted on 10/20/2026

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

WHY JOIN US

If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Senior Python Developer to design and build scalable microservices and REST APIs, working closely with Product, DevOps, and Frontend teams.

MUST HAVES

• 4+ years of professional backend software development experience using Python.
• Deep understanding of Python core concepts (OOP, functional programming, memory management, async/concurrency, and data structures).
• API & Microservices: Proven track record of building and deploying production-grade REST APIs and distributed microservices architectures.
• Databases: Strong proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks.
• Testing: Commitment to writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using frameworks like Pytest.
• Version Control: Advanced proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows (Pull Requests, branching strategies, code reviews).

NICE TO HAVES

• CI/CD & DevOps Tools: Solid hands-on experience with Docker (writing optimized Dockerfiles and Docker Compose).
• Highly desirable experience setting up and managing GitHub Actions workflows for automated testing and deployment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Architecture & Development: Design, build, and maintain high-performance, scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using Python (e.g., FastAPI, Django, or Flask).
• Code Quality & Technical Standards: Write clean, readable, maintainable, and well-tested code. Conduct peer code reviews and promote modern Python practices (type hinting, async processing, design patterns).
• Containerization & CI/CD: Containerize applications using Docker and build/optimize automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for seamless deployment.
• Database Management: Design schema models, write optimized SQL queries, and work with ORMs (e.g., SQLAlchemy) alongside relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases.
• System Integration & Scalability: Integrate third-party APIs and services while ensuring low latency, high availability, and strong security standards.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams; mentor junior and mid-level engineers to elevate the team's overall technical capability.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
• Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
• Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
• Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.

Meet Our Recruitment Process

Each step helps us understand your skills and overall fit.

If it’s a match, you’ll receive an offer.