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# Senior Python developer

- **Company:** EnErgo*
- **Location:** Utrecht, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, Application Performance Management, Big Data, Software Quality, Database Storage Structures, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Delivery Pipeline, Backend, Integration Tests, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5500768114

## About the Role

Do you want to work with the latest technologies and innovations? With your talent and experience you can contribute to our results and success.

We are particularly looking for someone with:

 - Experience in handling large databases and query optimizations, preferably PostgreSQL;

 - Minimum of 3 years of experience as a (Python) developer;

 - Proficiency in building and utilizing REST APIs in a microservice environment;

 - Strong teamwork skills and a problem-solving mindset;

 - Proficiency in English (System Operations main language) and/or Dutch.
Python developer

## Description

As a Medior/Senior Python Back-end Developer, you will play a pivotal role in the department System Operations, contributing to the development and management of applications and APIs that handle vast amounts of measurement and forecast data.

You will work closely with other Python developers in the team and department to ensure the applications are functional and meet our coding standards. These applications play a crucial role in the efficient use and safety of the electricity grid, including the management of EV-car charging stations, wind turbines, and solar power stations. We contribute to the energy transition, for everyone, with everyone.

And as Python developer you can take your part in this transition.

Your role involves:

 - Analysing and optimising database structures and queries to allow high throughput and enable persistence of large amounts of measurement data;

 - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop REST APIs and Event-Driven interfaces using Kafka, capable of processing large datasets.

 - Writing clean and reusable Python code that aligns with our commitment to code quality.

 - Ensuring software quality through unit- and integration testing.

 - Optimise application performance, maintain software quality- and deployment pipelines and engage in technical discussions to address and meet design requirements.


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