Ampstek supplies thousands of tech and digital professionals annually to a range of clients through its offices which spread across in 42 countries. From simple beginnings in 2014, Ampstek has always been on a journey to reinvent the world of recruitment through creating amazing customer and candidate experiences driven by a genuine desire to build long term relationships and outcomes. This motivation to break from the pack is stronger than ever as we roll out Ampstek Power globally, an innovative life hub platform for freelancers based around rewarding loyalty and providing a range of professional and personal wellbeing programs.

Position: Python FullStack Engineer

Location: Zurich, Switzerland (Hybrid 3 days onsite/week)

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in Python development, with a strong portfolio of backend services and APIs. (FastAPI package is a plus)
• 2+ years of hands-on experience architecting, deploying, and managing solutions in Microsoft Azure, including familiarity with Azure best practices and security standards.
• Proven expertise in React.js for front-end development. (very nice to have, not completely necessary)
• Strong command of SQL (ideally Postgre SQL), including complex queries, performance tuning, and data modeling.
• Solid understanding of software architecture patterns, RESTful API design, and microservices. (important)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, especially using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• High communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice to Have:

• Azure certifications (such as AZ-204, AZ-400, or AZ-900)
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration (AKS/Kubernetes) / nice to have
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases and data warehousing solutions in Azure / nice to have with document databases

Prior experience in high-availability, enterprise-scale cloud environments.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy robust backend services and APIs using Python frameworks (such as Django or FastAPI) in a scalable, secure, and maintainable manner.
• Architect and implement cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure, leveraging services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage, and Azure DevOps.
• Develop responsive and interactive front-end applications using React.js, ensuring seamless integration with backend services.
• Work with SQL databases (preferably Postgre SQL), including database schema design, query optimization, and data migration.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and Product Management, to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule.
• Ensure best practices in code quality, security, and performance are consistently followed, with an emphasis on automated testing and CI/CD pipelines in Azure.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.

Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing applications to improve performance, scalability, and reliability in a cloud Azure environment