Alongside is a Portuguese company that partners with international organizations to build and scale exceptional tech teams.
We are looking for a Senior Python Engineer to join a project in the retail sector.
We are looking for a highly experienced engineer with a strong Python background and solid knowledge of infrastructure and cloud environments. This is a Principal-level position requiring strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Terraform.
Responsabilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend solutions using Python.
- Build and maintain APIs using FastAPI.
- Take technical ownership of complex solutions, contributing to architectural and engineering decisions.
- Work closely with cloud infrastructure running on Microsoft Azure.
- Deploy and manage containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Work with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
- Contribute to the scalability, reliability, and performance of production systems.
- Collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Apply software engineering best practices and contribute to high technical standards across the project.
Requirements
- 12+ years of professional experience as a Python Engineer.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Python.
- Strong experience developing APIs with FastAPI.
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Strong hands-on experience with Terraform.
- Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, containerization, and modern software architecture.
- Ability to operate at Principal Engineer level, taking ownership of complex technical decisions and solutions.
- Good understanding of software engineering best practices.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
- Good level of English, both written and spoken.
Benefits
- Hybrid working model;
- Collaborative and international work environment;
- Opportunity to work on impactful software products and transformation projects;
- Exposure to modern technologies, tools, and development practices;
- Opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals across different countries and areas of expertise.
Skills Required
- 12+ years of professional experience as a Python Engineer
- Extensive hands-on experience with Python
- Strong experience developing APIs with FastAPI
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Strong hands-on experience with Terraform
- Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, containerization, and modern software architecture
- Ability to operate at Principal Engineer level and take ownership of complex technical decisions and solutions
- Good understanding of software engineering best practices
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Good level of written and spoken English
What We Do
Alongside | Build Great Products with Great Teams Alongside helps VC-backed start-ups, scale-ups and digital-first enterprises accelerate their roadmaps by assembling elite, time-zone-aligned teams of software engineers, product managers and UX/UI designers, often in under 14 days. Our Porto HQ sits in Europe’s fastest-growing tech hub and taps a vetted global talent pool that lets you ship faster, reduce burn and stay laser-focused on product-market fit. Why high-growth companies choose Alongside • Top 1 % practitioners: rigorously screened full-stack, mobile, blockchain & AI/ML engineers, plus senior designers and product leaders.  • Flexible engagement models: scale a single specialist, an entire squad, or an autonomous build-and-ship pod. • End-to-end ownership: discovery → design → development → launch, with weekly velocity reports and transparent KPIs. • Cost-efficient remote talent: New York, Porto, Pune & Hanoi offices give you round-the-clock progress without Silicon-Valley price tags.  • Proven track record: core Alongside team took Arkive, the world’s first decentralised museum, from idea to funded product. We helped Circuit Security to secure 4.5M in funding and many other startups.
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