Hybrid Python Software Engineer

at Luminor Group

• Job title: Python Software Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: €2,950 - €5,300 per month
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Airflow, Apache, AWS, Docker, Kafka, Kubernetes, NoSQL, Python, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Riga, Latvia

About the role

• Join Luminor as a Python Software Engineer to build modern banking software. Migrate legacy functionality into containerized microservices for local banking champion.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve systems for messaging, service‑to‑service communication, APIs, file management, and workflow orchestration
• Ensure high standards of quality, security, performance, and availability across all solutions
• Build Proofs of Concept and contribute to technical discussions with engineering teams
• Support and guide stakeholders on messaging and middleware‑related challenges
• Perform testing, troubleshoot issues, and resolve defects
• Gain expertise across a wide range of banking products and business processes
• Work as part of a cross‑functional Agile development team in an international environment

Requirements

• Strong hands‑on experience in Python software development
• Experience with AWS, container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Argo CD)
• Strong background in streaming, event‑driven, or MQ‑based architectures (e.g., Apache Kafka)
• Experience with SQL databases; NoSQL knowledge is a plus
• Familiarity with workflow tools such as Apache Airflow or Argo Workflows is an advantage
• Understanding of DevOps practices, infrastructure as code, and security best practices
• A strong sense of ownership and responsibility
• Fluent English is required in spoken and written communication due to working on the Pan-Baltic level

Benefits

• Flexibility. Flexible working hours, Hybrid work, and the possibility to work from anywhere in the EU, Iceland, Switzerland, and the UK (in total 90 days per year)
• International teams. Teams that go outside Pan-Baltic borders, where people value challenging work together with good humor and having fun
• Culture. You’ll be joining a team where things move fast, ideas flow freely, and change is part of the everyday. It’s a dynamic environment that keeps you learning, growing, and never bored
• More vacation. Additional weeks of vacation are available to all employees who have been in the company for 1 year or more
• Volunteer time off. We care about giving back to society, therefore, you will get additional days off for volunteering purposes
• Paid leave. We are proud of our employees who are participating in military training. Therefore, Luminor offers 30 fully paid calendar days for military training every year
• Health benefits. A competitive benefits package in addition to your salary that includes health insurance after the first 3 months pass in all three Baltic states, as well as Health days in case of your absence due to sickness without a doctor's note needed
• Wellbeing. Access to tools and resources that help you feel good and be productive at work and in life
• Professional growth. Internal and external training programs, LinkedIn learning, workshops, conferences, online training, etc
• Special Offer for Luminor products & services. Enjoy special offers & pricing for products and services provided by Luminor