Software Engineer (PID0604)

This is a remote position.

An opportunity to work as a Software Engineer on a Infrastructure as a Service programme for an enterprise client. The platform provides the software components and APIs that enable the provisioning of virtual infrastructure resources. To strengthen this area, we are seeking a Software Engineer to implement component architecture and drive software development efforts.

This opportunity is available on a 6 month contract basis, full time - daily rate available. English is the only language requirement, with occasional onsite visits to Germany (Frankfurt or Berlin).

Responsibilities

Programming:

• Develop production-grade source code aligned with architecture design specifications.

• Write unit tests and code documentation.

• Participate actively in agile ceremonies and collaborative activities.

Technical Leadership:

• Make technical decisions consistent with architectural design boundaries.

• Communicate decisions effectively to peers, architects, and stakeholders.

• Prepare and deliver status reports to lead architects and delivery leads.

• Facilitate meetings and present technical concepts to technical audiences.

General Leadership:

• Provide guidance and mentorship to other development stakeholders.

• Ensure timely delivery of application features and software components.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and drive process enhancements in development workflows.

• Promote agile methodologies and best practices within the engineering team.

Requirements

• Senior-level experience in Python software development.

• Professional experience using high-level programming languages.

• Advanced proficiency in Python (3.9+) with strong knowledge of asynchronous programming (asyncio, aiohttp, multiprocessing).

• Expertise in scalable API and service development with FastAPI.

• Proven experience in modular software design and maintainable code practices.

• Solid understanding of type hinting, dependency injection, and testing frameworks (pytest, unittest).

• Experience working with multiple database paradigms: Relational: PostgreSQL, NoSQL: Redis, MongoDB, or graph-based databases such as ArangoDB/Neo4J

  • Familiarity with SQLAlchemy or equivalent ORM libraries.

• Strong knowledge of microservice design, service communication (REST, gRPC, message queues), and API security (OAuth2, OIDC).

• Fluent English communication skills (C1 level or above).

• Eligibility residency in the EU, EEC, UK, or Switzerland.

Preferred Experience:

• Proficiency in database schema design and data modelling for microservices.

• Hands-on experience with containerised application deployment (Docker, Kubernetes).

Benefits

As a freelancer / contractor with us, you will enjoy flexible working hours and the freedom to choose your own projects. Our platform provides access to exciting opportunities across industries and supports your professional development. You’ll benefit from competitive pay and a dedicated support team to assist you with any questions you may have.

Work independently and leverage our strong network to achieve your professional goals.