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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Python backend engineer - **Company:** Capgemini N.V. - **Location:** Utrecht, Netherlands - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Dependency Injection, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Mockito, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Backend, Fastapi, Pytest, Virtual Agents, Restful APIs, Docker, Web Api - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nl.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c5d8ddad7e442bed ## About the Role Core Python skills * Strong knowledge (3+ years) of Python 3.x features, Clean, modular, testable code * Proficiency with typing, async,dependency injection * Experience with modern Python API framework (preferably FastAPI) * Knowledge of RESTful API design, Integration with third-party APIs * Unit testing (pytest), mocking and API contract testing DevOps Skills * Docker-based development * CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps) * Experience deploying APIs in Azure Cloud * Base Azure knowledge * Azure EntraID (Identity and access management) * Microsoft Graph API * Azure Storage Solutions (Storage Account, CosmosDB) Additional skill Having hands on experience or very good understanding on Agentic AI is a plus What motivates you? You already have quite a bit of knowledge. But no one is ever done learning, right? Perhaps you would like to learn new skills, such as coaching or leadership. Or maybe you would like to gain new knowledge. Whatever your ambition and motivation, we are here to help you. So, you can share your knowledge at our AdvantageYou events. Want to brush up on your knowledge? Then you can choose from hundreds of training courses, for example via Capgemini University at our unique location in Paris. So, what motivates you?, Is fully competent in it's own area and has a deep understanding of related programming concepts software design and software development principles. Works autonomously with minimal supervision. Able to act as a key contributor in a complex environment, lead the activities of a team for software design and software development. Acts proactively to understand internal/external client needs and offers advice even when not asked. Able to assess and adapt to project issues, formulate innovative solutions, work under pressure and drive team to succeed against its technical and commercial goals. Aware of profitability needs and may manage costs for specific project/work area. Explains difficult concepts to a variety of audiences to ensure meaning is understood. Motivates other team members and creates informal networks with key contacts outside own area. ## Description Works in the area of Software Engineering, which encompasses the development, maintenance and optimization of software solutions/applications.1. Applies scientific methods to analyse and solve software engineering problems.2. He/she is responsible for the development and application of software engineering practice and knowledge, in research, design, development and maintenance.3. His/her work requires the exercise of original thought and judgement and the ability to supervise the technical and administrative work of other software engineers.4. The software engineer builds skills and expertise of his/her software engineering discipline to reach standard software engineer skills expectations for the applicable role, as defined in Professional Communities.5. 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