Python Engineer - Ledigt jobb hos Semicon Service Nordic AB

Assignment Overview

The client is looking for a Python Engineer to contribute to the development and enhancement of Python-based applications and services. The assignment involves backend development, APIs, integrations, data flows, web applications, internal tools, and customer-facing solutions.

The position is open to candidates at different experience levels, with responsibilities and technical ownership increasing according to seniority.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain reliable Python-based services and applications.
• Build and enhance APIs, integrations, background processes, and data workflows.
• Contribute to customer-facing applications and internal engineering tools.
• Work collaboratively with product, design, architecture, operations, and security teams.
• Improve code quality, system reliability, observability, performance, and maintainability.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and incident resolution.
• Identify opportunities to simplify systems and minimize unnecessary technical complexity.
• Apply sound software engineering practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Senior-Level Responsibilities

For senior and staff-level engineers, the assignment may additionally involve:

• Contributing to technical strategy, system architecture, and engineering direction.
• Making appropriate architectural and technical trade-offs.
• Mentoring and supporting other engineers.
• Helping establish and improve engineering standards across teams.
• Driving improvements in quality, delivery, ownership, and development practices.
• Contributing to AWS cloud architecture and platform-related decisions.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong Python programming and software engineering fundamentals.
• Experience developing web applications, APIs, or backend services.
• Good understanding of SQL, NoSQL, and data modelling.
• Familiarity with software testing and version control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Understanding of web application fundamentals and server-rendered applications.
• Knowledge of JavaScript.
• Ability to work effectively with both onsite and offshore teams.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and continuous-learning mindset.

Desirable Skills

• Experience or strong interest in HTMX.
• Exposure to microservices, event-driven architectures, or distributed systems.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly for more experienced candidates.
• Strong AWS expertise and cloud-native design experience for senior-level positions.
• Knowledge of AI and Generative AI (GenAI).
• Experience in banking, fintech, or other regulated environments is an advantage but not mandatory.

Experience Expectations

Graduate / Junior Engineers

• Strong Python and software engineering fundamentals.
• University, internship, personal, or open-source projects that demonstrate practical development skills.
• Curiosity, discipline, and ability to learn quickly.

Mid-Level Engineers

• Hands-on experience with production codebases.
• Practical experience with APIs, integrations, databases, and backend development.
• Experience debugging, testing, and delivering production features.
• Familiarity with HTML, JavaScript, and preferably HTMX.

Senior / Staff Engineers

• Proven experience in system design and technical direction.
• Strong architectural decision-making skills.
• Experience mentoring or coaching engineers.
• Ability to influence engineering quality across teams.
• Strong understanding of balancing delivery speed, simplicity, risk, and maintainability.
• Strong practical knowledge of AWS and cloud-native architecture.

Application

Interested candidates are requested to share their updated CV, expected hourly rate, and availability for consideration.

Application Method: Interested candidates can apply by sending their profile to hr@semiconservicenordic.com