Hybrid Backend Specialist, Python

at Flexxy Recruitment Solutions

• Job title: Backend Specialist, Python
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Azure, Cloud, Django, Docker, Flask, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Microservices, NoSQL, Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Amsterdam, Netherlands

About the role

• Backend Engineer specializing in Python for a boutique consultancy in the Netherlands. Working on scalable architectures and contributing to a strong engineering culture.

Responsibilities

• You’ll work on assignments where Python is truly central — always.
• Designing scalable APIs, building robust backend systems, and developing cloud-native architectures that are meant to last.
• Translate business objectives into thoughtful technical solutions and take ownership beyond just implementation.
• Improving existing codebases is just as important as building new functionality.
• Focus on maintainability, performance, and long-term architectural quality rather than simply extending features.
• Actively contribute to the engineering culture by joining technical sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Participate in meetups, hackathons, and conferences, help define internal standards, and play a role in shaping the long-term technical direction of the organization.

Requirements

• We are looking for backend specialists with strong, production-level Python experience.
• You have at least 5 years of professional experience building and maintaining backend systems.
• You understand what it means to run software in real environments — not just in development.
• You have worked extensively with frameworks such as Django or Flask.
• You are comfortable designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Testing is part of how you work (TDD or a strong testing mindset).
• You are familiar with Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization with Docker (Kubernetes is a plus).
• You understand databases — relational and/or NoSQL.
• You have experience working in cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• You are able to operate independently, think in architecture rather than just features, and communicate comfortably in Dutch.
• Nice to have is experience with Domain Driven Design, serverless architectures, and working within Agile or DevOps-driven teams.

Benefits

• Permanent contract from day one
• Competitive senior-level salary
• Annual profit sharing
• €5.000 training budget per year
• 9 learning days per year
• Laptop of choice (macOS / Linux / Windows)
• Mobility budget (OV / own transport / lease)
• A genuinely flat organization
• Direct influence
• Small team. High standards. No politics.