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# Senior Python Developer

- **Company:** Yechte
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €32,280.0 - €63,688.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Information Technology Operations, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, NoSQL, RabbitMQ, Selenium, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Delivery Pipeline, Core Api, Backend, Fastapi, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Code Restructuring, Docker
- **Published:** September 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1682e38dff94adeb

## About the Role

Experience: 6+ years in software development, with 3+ years dedicated to Python.
Backend Stack: Strong expertise in FastAPI (or similar frameworks), AsyncIO, and Pydantic.
Databases & Messaging: Solid experience with SQL (MSSQL, PostgreSQL) and RabbitMQ.
Architecture: Firm grasp of event-driven architectures, service-based systems, design patterns, and critical infrastructure security standards.
Testing & Tools: Test automation experience (e.g., Selenium) and familiarity with CI/CD deployment pipelines.
Languages: Fluency in English AND either Dutch or French (German is a plus).
Education: Academic degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in IT/Computer Science or a related field.
Nice-to-haves: Experience with Azure Cloud, Docker/containerization, and NoSQL databases.

## Description

Core Development: Architect and maintain resilient Python-based backend services, synthetic/log checks, and automated alerting systems.
Technical Leadership: Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical best practices (CI/CD, testing, clean code).
Collaboration: Partner with Data Engineers, Architects, IT Operations, and Product Owners within an agile environment.
Modernization: Troubleshoot complex performance issues, build for scalability, and contribute to legacy code refactoring initiatives.


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