Hybrid Application Architect, Python

at EUROPEAN DYNAMICS

• Job title: Application Architect, Python
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Ansible, Cloud, Django, Docker, ElasticSearch, Flask, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Linux, MongoDB, Oracle, Postgres, Python, Subversion
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Brussels, Belgium

About the role

• Application Architect specializing in Python to architect server-side components for web applications in an international environment. Collaborate with IT teams in Brussels for a major client.

Responsibilities

• Architect server-side components and services that form the backbone of web applications, employing best practices in Python programming;
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between front-end and backend systems;
• Design, implement, and optimise database schemas and queries to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval processes;
• Manage database security measures to protect sensitive information, ensuring compliance with data protection standards;
• Enhance application performance by identifying bottlenecks and optimising server-side code and database queries;
• Implement scalable architectures to handle increased user load and data volume, leveraging cloud services and containerization;
• Conduct regular code reviews and use vulnerability scanning tools to identify and address potential security issues;
• Implement security protocols and standards to safeguard applications against threats and ensure data privacy;
• Collaborate closely with front-end developers, UI/UX designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver quality web application solutions;
• Help translate business requirements into technical specifications and adjust implementations based on feedback;
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployments, ensuring consistent and rapid delivery of applications;
• Participate in deploying applications in cloud environments, using infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools;
• Actively engage in debugging and resolving issues raised during testing or reported in production;
• Write technical documentation.

Requirements

• University degree in IT or relevant discipline, combined with minimum 13 years of relevant working experience in IT;
• Solid experience with relational (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases (e.g.,Elasticsearch, MongoDB);
• Experience with code linters and formatters (e.g., pylint, black, flake8) to enforce coding standards;
• Experience with AI-powered code assistants (e.g., Amazon Q, Github Copilot), staying updated with advancements in AI-driven code technologies that can streamline Python web application development;
• Experience with VM management, Linux;
• Proficiency in Python and experience with web frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI;
• Expertise in containerisation tools like Docker, Podman and orchestration using Kubernetes;
• Excellent knowledge of ORM, schema design, efficient queries;
• Good knowledge of agile methodology;
• Knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., OWASP), secure coding practices and standards, including authentication, authorisation and encryption;
• Knowledge of code versioning tools such as Git or SVN;
• Knowledge of DevSecOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions (Continuous Integration / Deployment);
• Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible;
• Excellent command of the English language.

Benefits

• If you are seeking a career in an exciting, dynamic and multicultural international environment with exciting opportunities that will boost your career, please send us your detailed CV in English, quoting reference (19531/02/2026).
• We offer a competitive remuneration (either on contract basis or remuneration with full benefits package), based on qualifications and experience. All applications will be treated as confidential.
• You may also consider all our other open vacancies by visiting the career section of our web site (www.eurodyn.com) and follow us on Twitter (@EURODYN_Careers) and LinkedIn.