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# Senior Backend / Platform Engineer - Python, Django/FastAPI, AWS

- **Company:** apsa Personnel Concepts GmbH
- **Location:** Wien, Austria (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Django Web Framework, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Prometheus, Runbook, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Pulumi, Grafana, Backend, Cloudformation, Fastapi, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, Docker
- **Published:** June 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.xing.com/jobs/wien-senior-backend-platform-engineer-python-django-fastapi-aws-154387595

## About the Role

* Several years of experience (approx. 5-8 years) in software engineering , platform engineering , or DevOps .
 * Very strong Python skills ; experience with Django or FastAPI is a plus, or you are willing to get up to speed quickly.
 * Solid hands-on experience with AWS , especially EKS, S3, SES, Lambda, and related services.
 * Strong expertise in Kubernetes , including deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting in production environments.
 * Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.
 * Practical experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, or comparable solutions.
 * Strong knowledge of containerization with Docker and orchestration.
 * Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar solutions.
 * Agile mindset , very good English skills, and good German skills are an advantage.
 * Enthusiasm for continuous learning and the further development of modern technologies.

## Description

* You develop and operate platform services , internal tools, and core platform functionalities using Python as well as Django or FastAPI , enabling self-service solutions for development teams.
 * You are responsible for the AWS cloud infrastructure with a focus on EKS , S3 , SES , Lambda , and related services.
 * You automate processes by building and further developing CI/CD pipelines , deployment automations, and operational workflows.
 * You ensure reliability and performance through observability concepts (logging, metrics, tracing), monitoring, and incident response.
 * You manage infrastructure using infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform , CloudFormation, or Pulumi).
 * You promote developer productivity through documentation, runbooks, and self-service offerings.
 * You ensure security best practices , compliance requirements, and clean access management.
 * You work closely with development teams to continuously enhance the platform.


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