Senior Python Engineer

About this role

Alongside is 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-on 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 containerized 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.
Requirements

• 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, containerization, 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.
Benefits

• 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.