Python Developer

Python Microservices Developer (GCP Cloud Run)

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid)

Branch/City: Amsterdam

Role Overview:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Python Microservices Developer to join our team in Amsterdam.
• This is a hybrid role focused on designing, developing, and operating high-performance, scalable microservices leveraging the power of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), primarily utilizing Cloud Run.
• The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and possesses a deep understanding of cloud-native development practices and modern architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, efficient, and secure microservices using Python.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize containerized applications on GCP Cloud Run.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Product, DevOps, QA) to define requirements, design solutions, and ship new features.
• Optimize application performance, efficiency, and resource utilization for maximum speed and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure automated testing, integration, and smooth deployment processes.

Essential Requirements:

Skills & Experience:

• Proven professional experience as a Python Developer, with a focus on building and operating microservices.
• Strong understanding of containerization and container orchestration concepts, including practical experience with tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Direct experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, especially Cloud Run and related serverless offerings like Cloud Functions.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, API design principles, and microservices architecture patterns.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with popular Python web frameworks, such as Flask, FastAPI, or Django.
• Experience with other major cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Understanding of DevOps methodologies and exposure to infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform) and CI orchestration platforms (e.g., Jenkins).
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and tracing tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, GCP Stackdriver).

If interested, or you know someone that could be, please reach out and we can discuss?