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Senior Python Developer NL
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Amsterdam - Netherlands
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22 August 2026 (5 hours ago)
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19 November 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Senior Python Developer (FastAPI & Microservices)
Location: Amsterdam Netherlands
Employment Type: Freelance / Contract
Start Date: 1 August 2026
Duration: 6 Months
Experience: 10 Years
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Python Developer to join a high-performing digital engineering team in Amsterdam. This role focuses on designing and developing scalable microservices cloud-native applications and enterprise solutions using Python FastAPI Kafka and Azure technologies within a SAFe Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design develop and maintain Python-based applications and microservices.
- Build high-performance REST APIs using FastAPI.
- Develop event-driven solutions using Kafka.
- Gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Prepare functional and technical specification documents.
- Create user stories and participate in sprint planning backlog grooming retrospectives and spike creation.
- Develop and execute test cases to ensure software quality.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
- Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker AKS and Helm.
- Support production deployments cut-over planning hyper-care and post-implementation transition.
- Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
Essential Skills
- 10 years of professional Python development experience
- Python
- FastAPI
- Microservices Architecture
- Kafka
- REST API Development
- CI/CD (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps)
- Docker & Containerization
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Helm
- Azure Cloud & OCI
- SAFe Agile JIRA & Confluence
Desirable Skills
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
- Azure DevOps
- Kubernetes administration
- Enterprise solution architecture
- DevOps best practices
Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strategic and innovative thinking
- Strong business acumen
- Effective stakeholder engagement
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
Apply now if youre an experienced Python Developer with expertise in FastAPI Kafka Microservices and Azure cloud technologies looking for an exciting 6-month contract in Amsterdam.
