Senior Python Engineer | Azure, Kubernetes & DevOps

Affinity; Portugal; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Affinity, a Portuguese technology consulting company, is seeking a Senior Python Developer with 15+ years of experience, including principal engineering roles in large-scale projects. The role focuses on Python development, software architecture, and guiding technical direction across cross-country initiatives.

The candidate will work with Azure, Kubernetes, and Terraform, drive DevOps and CI/CD practices, and ensure QA, security, and observability are embedded in the SDLC, while collaborating

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience as a Python Developer, including experience as a Principal Engineer in large-scale projects.
• Strong Python development and software architecture experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• Strong DevOps practices and CI/CD, including deployment automation and operational best practices.
• Solid experience with QA practices, testing methodologies and quality standards.
• Experience with security, performance and observability in the SDLC.
• Experience in software production support and operations; strong troubleshooting skills.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies; promoting adoption and continuous improvement across teams.
• Fluent English (C1) and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define technical direction and align architectural decisions with organizational strategy.
• Lead software architecture and design across large-scale projects.
• Promote DevOps culture with CI/CD, automation and best practices across teams.
• Ensure quality and security considerations are integrated throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide production support and troubleshooting to maintain system reliability.

Skills

Python development

Software architecture

Technical design

Agile methodologies

DevOps

CI/CD

QA practices

Troubleshooting

Performance tuning

Security integration

English (C1)

Tools

Azure

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Affinity, a Portuguese technology consulting company, is seeking a Senior Python Developer with 15+ years of experience, including principal engineering roles in large-scale projects. The role focuses on Python development, software architecture, and guiding technical direction across cross-country initiatives.

The candidate will work with Azure, Kubernetes, and Terraform, drive DevOps and CI/CD practices, and ensure QA, security, and observability are embedded in the SDLC, while collaborating