Software Engineer - Python Backend

Design, deliver, and own backend services that keep our core running

At Schuberg Philis, we don’t just deliver IT solutions, we design, build, and run mission-critical systems that our customers rely on every single day. From infrastructure to cloud-native platforms, every layer of technology is crafted with one goal in mind: uncompromising reliability and excellence. We take pride in working shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, ensuring their most vital operations run smoothly, no matter how complex the challenge.

We are looking for an experienced Backend Python Engineer who can work in the core of our organization with a tightly knit and small DevOps team to deliver business value using modern cloud technologies and a DevOps way of working.

As a backend software engineer, you will join our existing "backbone team", responsible for the digital core of Schuberg Philis, and improve its software development capabilities, working closely with internal stakeholders in sales, finance, and people planning. You will work daily within a DevOps team where your colleagues will expect you to maintain a wide overview while guarding aspects like quality, security, and planning.

Our ideal colleague is someone who has experience with:

• Python (expert level, with solid understanding of architectural patterns)

• FastAPI and SQLModel

• RESTful API design and system integrations

• AWS (security, performance, and reliability best practices)

• AWS CDK and infrastructure-as-code

• GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines

• Writing production-ready, testable, and maintainable backend code

• Strong understanding of security practices and cloud architecture principles

• Taking ownership of code from development through deployment and operations

• Affinity for mentoring mid-level developers in a self-steering context

• Fluency in Dutch required

Nice to have

• AWS platform certification

• Experience with commercial or financial systems

• Familiarity with ERP integrations (AFAS, Dynamics, or similar)

• Background in building internal platforms or tooling

• Experience working in self-steering or holacratic environments

• Understanding of subscription, pricing, or billing systems

Everyone we work with and consider working with has a right to equal treatment. The hiring and appraisal process at Schuberg Philis is designed to be thorough and equitable, implementing fair payment, benefits, and opportunities across all demographics. 

 

It is our desire to be a company that brings together multiple nationalities, cultures, religions, genders, abilities, and talents within and across our teams. We welcome colleagues from diverse backgrounds to join Schuberg Philis and actively support diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.