Job Title: Lead Python Engineer Duration: 9 months + possible extensions
Location: Brussels or Paris
Hybrid: 8 onsite days per month
Start Date: ASAP
We’re currently looking for a Lead Python Engineer to join an international engineering environment focused on modern backend development, scalable APIs, and high-quality software delivery.
This is a senior-level role for someone who enjoys being hands-on technically while also helping drive architecture decisions, engineering standards, and technical direction within the team.
You’ll be working closely with developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to build reliable, scalable, and maintainable backend solutions in a cloud-based environment.
Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain backend services using Python and FastAPI
• Design scalable REST APIs and microservices
• Contribute to architecture and technical design decisions
• Support code reviews, mentoring, and engineering best practices
• Work with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and containerised applications
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders across the project
Requirements
• 8+ years of professional Python development experience
• Strong FastAPI and REST API development experience
• Experience building scalable backend systems in production environments
• Strong understanding of testing frameworks such as Pytest
• Experience with Docker, Git, and CI/CD environments
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB is a plus)
• Previous experience in technical leadership or mentoring roles
Nice to Have
• Async programming / concurrency in Python
• Terraform or Infrastructure as Code exposure
• Cloud platform exposure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Agile / Scrum experience
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