Senior Python Engineer

Alongside; Porto; Presencial; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid working model

Resumo da oferta

Alongside is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to join a high-impact retail project. You will design and maintain scalable backend services in Python, building APIs with FastAPI, and collaborating with cloud infrastructure on Azure.

You will operate at Principal Engineer level, owning complex technical decisions, deploying AKS containers, IaC with Terraform, and shaping architecture. Excellent English and strong hands-on Azure skills are required.

Qualificações

• 12+ years of professional experience as a Python Engineer.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Python.
• Strong experience developing APIs with FastAPI.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Strong hands-on experience with Terraform.
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, containerisation, and modern software architecture.
• Ability to operate at Principal Engineer level, taking ownership of complex technical decisions and solutions.
• Good understanding of software engineering best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Good level of English, both written and spoken.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend solutions using Python.
• Build and maintain APIs using FastAPI.
• Take technical ownership of complex solutions, contributing to architectural and engineering decisions.
• Work closely with cloud infrastructure running on Microsoft Azure.
• Deploy and manage containerised applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Work with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Contribute to the scalability, reliability, and performance of production systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Apply software engineering best practices and contribute to high technical standards across the project.

Conhecimentos

Python

FastAPI

Azure

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Terraform

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Alongsideis a Portuguese company that partners with international organizations to build and scale exceptional tech teams.

We are looking for a Senior Python Engineer to join a project in the retail sector.

We are looking for a highly experienced engineer with a strong Python background and solid knowledge of infrastructure and cloud environments. This is a Principal-level position requiring strong hands‑off expertise with Microsoft Azure, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Terraform.

Responsabilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend solutions using Python.
• Build and maintain APIs using FastAPI.
• Take technical ownership of complex solutions, contributing to architectural and engineering decisions.
• Work closely with cloud infrastructure running on Microsoft Azure.
• Deploy and manage containerised applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Work with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Contribute to the scalability, reliability, and performance of production systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Apply software engineering best practices and contribute to high technical standards across the project.

• 12+ years of professional experience as a Python Engineer.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Python.
• Strong experience developing APIs with FastAPI.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Strong hands‑on experience with Terraform.
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, containerisation, and modern software architecture.
• Ability to operate at Principal Engineer level, taking ownership of complex technical decisions and solutions.
• Good understanding of software engineering best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Good level of English, both written and spoken.

• Hybrid working model;

• Collaborative and international work environment;
• Opportunity to work on impactful software products and transformation projects;
• Exposure to modern technologies, tools, and development practices;
• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals across different countries and areas of expertise.