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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Software Engineer - **Company:** Scaleway - **Location:** France (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Proxmox, Clean Code Principles, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Software Design Patterns, Linux, DevOps, Inventory Management Software, Python (Programming Language), Routing, Network Protocols, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Software Systems, Trivial File Transfer Protocols, TypeScript, Virtual Local Area Networks, Nx-os, Sysadmin, ReactJS, Delivery Pipeline, Hardware Testing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Backend, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Bare Metal, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Terraform, Code Restructuring, Docker, Web Api - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/backend-software-engineer-python-devops-scaleway-8011927 ## About the Role Strong proficiency in Applicative Python: You are a software engineer at heart. You care about clean code, architecture, testing, API design, and building robust backend systems. You have at least 4 years of experience writing structured application code. * Your minor - Choose Your Secondary Strength (At least one): You don't need to know our entire stack, but you should bring professional experience in at least one of these cross-cutting areas: + The Frontend Track: Experience building highly responsive web applications using React and TypeScript. Proficient in modern state management and data-fetching patterns. Comfortable handling complex asynchronous states, long-polling, or real-time updates. + The DevOps/IaC Track: Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation pipelines. Ansible and Terraform to provision virtualized clusters (Proxmox, …), building robust GitLab CI/CD workflows using Docker containers, and/or deploying/managing core APIs on Kubernetes. Orchestrating service VMs and automating system-level scripts or image builds is highly valued. * Nice to have: + The Systems Track: Solid foundations in Linux Sysadmin, networking protocols (VLANs, routing), bare-metal provisioning (DHCP, PXE, TFTP), or building custom Linux OS images (e.g., debootstrap/casper/mkosi). Bonus points if you've ever interacted with physical hardware labs or configuration management (like NX-OS). WHAT IF YOU HAVE LIGHT/NO EXPERIENCE IN THE OTHER MINOR TRACKS OR DON'T KNOW THE SYSTEMS SIDE ? Apply anyway. We know this is a highly specialized stack sitting at the intersection of bare-metal hardware and cloud software. We do not expect you to be an expert in everything on day one. What we do require is intense technical curiosity. SOFT SKILLS: * Ability to work autonomously within a structured Scrum environment * Highly involved, conscientious, and proactive in project delivery * Excellent communicator with a collaborative "OneTeam" mindset * Humble and open to constructive feedback * Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills * Continuous learner, eager to pick up new technologies and bridge technical gaps across our stack ## Description Your mission will be to develop and maintain a variety of software solutions, from internal scripting to complex SaaS platforms, in order to bridge the gap between software excellence and hardware performance within our sovereign cloud., * The Mix: Our team balances core Python development, complex React frontends, and automated IaC pipelines. You will work alongside peers who understand both code architecture and physical infrastructure constraints. * How We Work: We run on a lightweight Scrum framework, prioritizing engineering excellence, clean design patterns, and high-impact project milestones. * The Scaler Spirit: We thrive in a highly collaborative, international environment. We value open technical debates, continuous knowledge sharing, and giving every engineer the autonomy to shape the product. YOUR DAILY ROUTINE * Develop Core Product Features: Write clean, structured application code in Python to power our hardware update, testing, and inventory systems * Own Your Domain (Frontend or DevOps): Depending on your track, you will either architect complex React/TypeScript admin interfaces or manage our Proxmox clusters, secrets, and automated deployments using Terraform and Ansible. * Bridge Low-Level to High-Level: Work on a diverse codebase ranging from hardware-level data collection to web APIs. * Drive a New Infrastructure Initiative: Partner with the team to design and ship the next major milestones of our next-generation architecture. * Keep the Foundation Rock-Solid: Optimize, refactor, and test a significant volume of existing code to guarantee stability during long-running hardware validation tests. * Maintain Engineering Excellence: Participate in rigorous peer code reviews, champion clean architecture, and engage in lightweight Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprints, retros). ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)