Python Engineer

Semicon Service Nordic AB; Malmö kommun; Hybrid; SEK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Semicon Service Nordic AB in Sweden seeks a Python Engineer to contribute to the development and enhancement of Python-based applications and services, focusing on backend, APIs, integrations, and data workflows.

The role covers customer-facing solutions, internal tools, collaboration across product, design, architecture, operations, and security, with emphasis on reliability, observability, and scalability.

Qualifications

• Strong Python programming and software engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with APIs, databases, and backend development.
• Exposure to AWS and cloud-native architectures.
• Familiar with HTMX and modern web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain reliable Python-based services and applications.
• Build and enhance APIs, integrations, background processes, and data workflows.
• Contribute to customer-facing applications and internal engineering tools.
• Work with product, design, architecture, operations, and security teams.
• Improve code quality, reliability, observability, performance, and maintainability.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and incident resolution.
• Identify opportunities to simplify systems and minimize complexity.
• Apply sound software engineering practices throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Python

APIs

Backend development

AWS

SQL

NoSQL

Data modelling

HTMX

Microservices

Distributed systems

Code reviews

Testing

Version control

Mentoring

Architecture

Cloud-native design

Education

University degree

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

The client is looking for a Python Engineer to contribute to the development and enhancement of Python-based applications and services. The assignment involves backend development, APIs, integrations, data flows, web applications, internal tools, and customer-facing solutions.

The position is open to candidates at different experience levels, with responsibilities and technical ownership increasing according to seniority.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain reliable Python-based services and applications.
• Build and enhance APIs, integrations, background processes, and data workflows.
• Contribute to customer-facing applications and internal engineering tools.
• Work collaboratively with product, design, architecture, operations, and security teams.
• Improve code quality, system reliability, observability, performance, and maintainability.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and incident resolution.
• Identify opportunities to simplify systems and minimize unnecessary technical complexity.
• Apply sound software engineering practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Senior-Level Responsibilities

For senior and staff-level engineers, the assignment may additionally involve:

• Contributing to technical strategy, system architecture, and engineering direction.
• Making appropriate architectural and technical trade-offs.
• Mentoring and supporting other engineers.
• Helping establish and improve engineering standards across teams.
• Driving improvements in quality, delivery, ownership, and development practices.Contributing to AWS cloud architecture and platform-related decisions.
• Strong Python programming and software engineering fundamentals.
• Experience developing web applications, APIs, or backend services.
• Good understanding of SQL, NoSQL, and data modelling.
• Familiarity with software testing and version control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Understanding of web application fundamentals and server-rendered applications.
• Ability to work effectively with both onsite and offshore teams.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and continuous-learning mindset.
• Experience or strong interest in HTMX.
• Exposure to microservices, event-driven architectures, or distributed systems.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly for more experienced candidates.
• Strong AWS expertise and cloud-native design experience for senior-level positions.
• Knowledge of AI and Generative AI (GenAI).
• Experience in banking, fintech, or other regulated environments is an advantage but not mandatory.

Experience Expectations

• Strong Python and software engineering fundamentals.
• University, internship, personal, or open-source projects that demonstrate practical development skills.
• Curiosity, discipline, and ability to learn quickly.

Mid-Level Engineers

• Hands-on experience with production codebases.
• Practical experience with APIs, integrations, databases, and backend development.
• Experience debugging, testing, and delivering production features.
• Proven experience in system design and technical direction.
• Experience mentoring or coaching engineers.
• Ability to influence engineering quality across teams.
• Strong understanding of balancing delivery speed, simplicity, risk, and maintainability.
• Strong practical knowledge of AWS and cloud-native architecture.
• Remote Work: Yes