Python Back-End Software Engineer

We currently have a vacancy for an Python Back-End Software Engineer fluent in English, to offer his/her services as an expert who will be based in Brussels, Belgium. The work will be carried out either in the company’s premises or on site at customer premises. In the context of the first assignment, the successful candidate will be integrated in the Development team of the company that will closely cooperate with a major client’s IT team on site., * Architect server-side components and services that form the backbone of web applications, employing best practices in Python programming;

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems;
• Design, implement, and optimise database schemas and queries to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval processes;
• Manage database security measures to protect sensitive information, ensuring compliance with data protection standards;
• Enhance application performance by identifying bottlenecks and optimising server-side code and database queries;
• Implement scalable architectures to handle increased user load and data volume, leveraging cloud services and containerization;
• Conduct regular code reviews and use vulnerability scanning tools to identify and address potential security issues;
• Implement security protocols and standards to safeguard applications against threats and ensure data privacy.

• University degree in IT combined with relevant IT professional experience of at least 12 years;
• Excellent experience in Python and with web frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI;
• Excellent experience with relational (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases (e.g., Elasticsearch, MongoDB);
• Experience with code linters and formatters (e.g., pylint, black, flake8) to enforce coding standards;
• Experience with AI-powered code assistants (e.g., Amazon Kiro, Github Copilot), staying updated with advancements in AI-driven code technologies that can streamline Python web application development;
• Experience in containerisation tools like Docker, Podman and orchestration using Kubernetes;
• Experience with VM management, Linux;
• Excellent knowledge of ORM, schema design, efficient queries;
• Knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., OWASP), secure coding practices and standards, including authentication, authorisation and encryption;
• Knowledge of code versioning tools such as Git or SVN;
• Knowledge of DevSecOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions (Continuous Integration/Deployment);
• Strong understanding of RESTful design and implementation;
• Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible;
• Knowledge of the grant management ecosystem will be considered an asset;
• Excellent command of the English language, French will be considered an asset.

We offer a competitive remuneration (either on contract basis or remuneration with full benefits package), based on qualifications and experience. All applications will be treated as confidential.

EUROPEAN DYNAMICS (www.eurodyn.com) is a leading Software, Information and Communication Technologies company, operating internationally (Athens, Brussels, Luxembourg, Copenhagen, Stockholm, London, Nicosia, Hong-Kong, Valetta, etc). The company employs over 1000 engineers, IT experts and consultants (around 3% PhD, 36% MSc and 53% BSc or equivalent). We design and develop software applications using state-of-the-art technology. The group generates annual revenues in the range of EURO 40 million, with an EBITDA in the range of 20%. The value of our contract portfolio exceeds EURO 300 million. EUROPEAN DYNAMICS is a renowned supplier of IT services to government institutions, multinational corporations, public administrations and multinational companies, research and academic institutes.