Software Engineer (Python)

Zenika; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

20 days annual leave

LEAP days (Learning, Education, Adv.)

L&D budget for growth

International medical insurance

Job summary

Zenika Singapore is seeking a backend-focused consultant who excels in building high-performance Python services and data pipelines. You will design and implement robust microservices, API contracts, and scalable data access layers, collaborating closely with client engineering teams.

The role emphasizes TDD, clean code, and living documentation, with hands-on Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD expertise, and a strong consulting mindset for diverse projects. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of backend software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Python and async programming.
• Solid understanding of microservices, RESTful design, and distributed systems.
• Experience writing robust test suites (PyTest) and clean code practices.
• Hands-on DevOps experience with Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain high-performance backend systems and data pipelines.
• Collaborate with client engineering teams to implement robust, scalable solutions.
• Architect and implement API contracts (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) for frontend partners.
• Design data access layers across relational and NoSQL stores.
• Promote engineering standards including TDD, code reviews and living documentation.
• Develop cloud-native deployments with automation and CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in architectural discussions.

Skills

Python

Async programming

Microservices

REST/GraphQL

Testing/QA

CI/CD

DevOps/Containerization

Consulting mindset

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PyTest

Black

Ruff/Flake8

Job description

Is there a Zenika in you?

Let’s talk skills and passion first.

You thrive on building elegant, high-performance backend systems and data pipelines. You are a Python specialist who loves the language for its simplicity and expressiveness, but you possess an engineer's mindset—viewing code as a craft and architecture as an art. You care deeply about correctness, clean abstraction, and scalability. Whether you are optimizing a FastAPI async endpoint, designing a robust event‑driven microservice, or orchestrating a complex data workflow, you take pride in software that is maintainable under the hood and highly reliable in production.

Your Role As a Zenika Consultant

As a consultant, you’ll work on strategic client engagements. You will design and build robust, scalable backend systems while collaborating closely with client engineering teams to:

• Architect & Build: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications and microservices using modern Python frameworks (FastAPI, Django, or Flask).
• Asynchronous & Event-Driven Systems: Implement scalable concurrency patterns and integrate message brokers for real-time data streaming.
• API Excellence: Design clean, contract-first APIs (REST, GraphQL, and/or gRPC) that are a joy for frontend teams and external partners to consume.
• Data Strategy: Implement efficient data access layers and schema designs across relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL solutions.
• Engineering Standards: Apply solid engineering practices including automated testing (PyTest), TDD (Test Driven Development), rigorous code reviews, and living documentation.
• Cloud & Automation: Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines and deploy cloud-native applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud providers (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Leadership: Participate in architectural discussions, advocate for Python best practices, and mentor junior engineers on client teams.

What You Bring

• Experience: 4+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on backend engineering.
• Python Mastery: Deep knowledge of Python internals, async programming (asyncio), and writing clean, idiomatic, "Pythonic" code.
• Architectural Depth: Solid understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful design, event-driven patterns, and distributed systems.
• Testing & Quality: A passion for software craftsmanship, clean code (SOLID, DRY), and writing robust test suites using tools like PyTest, Black, and Ruff/Flake8.
• DevOps & Containerization: Hands-on experience with Docker and a "you build it, you run it" mentality toward cloud infrastructure and deployment.
• CI/CD: Experience designing, using, or optimizing automated delivery pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Consulting Mindset: Comfort working with diverse clients, explaining complex technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders, and adapting quickly to different team cultures.

About Zenika

Founded by developer Carl Azoury, Zenika is a consultancy built around community, transparency, and craftsmanship. We are passionate technophiles advising clients with deep expertise in open-source tech and modern solutions.

Why Join Zenika?

• Work with a global client base across 11 locations, benefiting from over 28,000 Zenika-led training sessions
• Partner with tech giants like Google Cloud and Scrum.org, and engage in research, open-source contributions, and conferences outside client projects
• Participate in Zenika tech conferences (TechnoZaures) to learn, share, and grow together
• Hybrid work arrangement
• 20 days of annual leave + up to 5 LEAP (Learning, Education, Advancement, Progress) days
• Dedicated Learning & Development (L&D) budget to support your growth
• Flexible benefits package to cater to your well-being and lifestyle needs
• Comprehensive international medical insurance package

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