We are looking for aSenior Python Backend Engineerfor a International institution inBrussels, Belgium, with strong experience inPython, Django, Flask or FastAPI, REST APIs and database development .You will contribute to the development of secure, scalable backend applications, working with modern Python frameworks, databases, containerized environments and DevSecOps practices within an international IT environment.Candidates need to be based in Europe within 2 hours of Brussels. Consultants will need to go 5 days per month on-site. European candidates are welcome to apply, but need to relocate to Brussels or within 2 hours of Brussels.A work permit is required but not provided.Tasks and ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain backend applications and services usingPython and frameworks such as Django, Flask or FastAPI ; Design, implement and integrateRESTful APIsand backend services; Develop and optimize database schemas, ORM models and SQL queries across relational and NoSQL databases; Apply secure coding practices, authentication, authorization, encryption and vulnerability scanning; Support automated testing,



code quality and CI/CD processes using modern development and DevSecOps tools; ProfileBachelor's or Master's degree; 6+ years of professionalPython development experience ; Strong experience withDjango, Flask or FastAPIand RESTful API development; Experience withrelational databasessuch as Oracle or PostgreSQL andNoSQL technologiessuch as Elasticsearch or MongoDB; Excellent knowledge ofORM, database schema design and query optimization ; Experience withDocker or Podman, Kubernetes and Linux environments ; Knowledge ofsecure coding, OWASP-related vulnerability scanning, authentication, authorization and encryption ; Experience withGit or SVN, code quality tools such as pylint, Black or flake8, and AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot or Amazon Kiro; Experience withCI/CD toolssuch as Jenkins, GitLab CI or GitHub Actions, and familiarity with Ansible and virtual machine management; Fluent English, with availability to work onsite in Brussels 5 days per month.Key Technologies & Skills#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Python Backend Engineer - Brussels (Madrid)
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