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# Senior Software engineer (Python, AI-first startup)

- **Company:** Haystack People
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €7,500.0 - €10,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Software Design Patterns, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Software Engineering
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://nl.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6d67099ef396c598

## About the Role

* Experience: Ideally 6-8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
 * Track Record: A history of sustained tenure at previous roles (2-3+ years per role) to demonstrate understanding of the long-term impact of architectural decisions.
 * Tech Stack: Strong foundation in software architecture and clean code. Experience with Python is a plus, but a strong, tech-agnostic engineering mindset is key.
 * Proactive Mindset: High agency, strong communication skills, and a bias for action.
 * Commitment: Looking for a full-time core role without side projects or external gig distractions.

## Description

A fast-growing Tech Scale-Up in the Amsterdam area. Their innovative platform helps B2B clients and local businesses boost their digital visibility, drive direct conversions, and maximize customer retention. Well-funded and preparing for their next growth phase, they are expanding their core engineering team with experienced engineers., * AI-First Engineering: AI is at the core of the development workflow. You will drive the majority of daily development using AI agents (e.g., Claude) to architect, write, and maintain clean, scalable software.

 * End-to-End Feature Ownership: You transform high-level product ideas into production-ready features. You ask the right questions, define edge cases, and deliver without needing step-by-step guidance.
 * Core Platform & SaaS Infrastructure: Work on vital ecosystem components, including e-commerce workflows, operational dashboard integrations, and system data synchronizations.
 * Architecture & Quality: Ensure long-term stability and maintainability by applying solid design patterns, scalable system architectures, and engineering best practices.


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