Background:

We are transitioning from a long-term consultant and need to strengthen our in-house Python expertise. As a small team managing a large number of applications, we require someone who can take ownership, drive initiatives forward, and quickly build an understanding of our systems. The consultant must be able to proactively identify and resolve future bugs or issues, ensuring stability and continuity in our delivery.

Technical Information:

• Python

• MySQL

• Postgres

Responsibilities & deliverables:

We are looking for a senior or strong mid-level backend developer with solid Python expertise and proven experience working in production environments. The consultant should quickly understand and contribute to a large existing codebase, take responsibility for stability, automation, integrations and work independently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning and maintaining parts of the system

• Troubleshooting, supporting operations, and monitoring automated flows

• Driving continuous improvements and ensuring system stability

• Following internal security practices and upholding high coding standards

Required skills:

• Strong skills in Python

• Solid backend development experience in production systems

• Experience building and maintaining APIs, integrations, and database logic

• Good understanding of secure coding and development practices

• Working according to established security routines and policies

• Experience with Git and modern development workflows (CI/CD)

• Comfortable working in console-based and Unix environments

Preferred skills:

• Experience with PHP

• JavaScript and frontend libraries (e.g., Nodejs, Vue)

Soft skills/Personality traits:

• Self-driven: takes responsibility from idea through to production

• Solution-oriented: structured problem solver who finds practical paths forward

• Humble/Collaborative: shares knowledge and supports the team without prestige

• Confident in their craft: capable of making informed technical decisions

• Responsible: especially regarding security, stability, and code quality

• Bringing an innovative mindset: identifying opportunities to improve workflows or solutions through A.I