Medior/Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

TL;DR

Medior/Senior Backend Engineer (Python): Solve complicated technical problems and develop performant backend services for B2B/B2C ticketing platforms with an accent on scalable architecture, databases, and APIs using Python 3.x, Flask, Django, SQLAlchemy. Focus on refactoring legacy code, optimizing checkout experiences, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring service stability with Kubernetes deployments.

Hybrid role working 2-3 days per week at HQ in Amsterdam; must be living in the Netherlands/EU region.

Salary range: 5000–7000 EUR

Company

Award-winning tech scale-up revolutionizing ticket buying for cultural experiences like museums, zoos, and theme parks worldwide.

What you will do

• Solve technical problems ensuring code is performant, readable, well-structured with automated tests using Python, Flask, Django, SQLAlchemy.
• Design optimal solutions without shortcuts or overengineering for B2B, B2C, or enabler teams powering venues, suppliers, checkouts.
• Maintain service quality, performance, stability through testing, monitoring, metrics; evolve architecture based on requirements.
• Keep CI pipeline green, deploy to Kubernetes, monitor production changes.
• Refactor legacy code for scalability, review merge requests, investigate issues like Celery task failures, POC new features.
• Share knowledge via TechTalks and team sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or equivalent; living in the Netherlands/EU region
• 3+ years as developer in product environment
• Fluent in Python; good understanding of relational databases like PostgreSQL
• Experience with AWS or similar cloud stack
• Ability to translate requirements into technical solutions; proactive communication

Nice to have

• Skills in Ruby, Java, C#, Go, Javascript

Culture & Benefits

• Energetic international environment in central Amsterdam office
• Annual company getaway, mental health support via OpenUp
• Daily fresh lunch, sports activities (gym, running, football, climbing)
• Sociable events, 20% discount on museums/venues
• Pension contribution, travel compensation