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/ €60000 - €70000 annum

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€60000 - €70000

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Platform / Backend Software Engineer (Python / AWS / CI/CD / SQL)

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

The company is seeking an experienced Platform / Backend Software Engineer to join its engineering team in Amsterdam. This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining the core systems and infrastructure that power the company's platform.

The ideal candidate is passionate about backend development, cloud technologies, and automation, and enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python.
  • Build, manage, and optimise CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery.
  • Develop and maintain AWS infrastructure, including services such as Lambda, ECS, RDS, S3, and CloudFormation/Terraform.
  • Manage and tune SQL databases for reliability and performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate backend systems seamlessly.
  • Implement monitoring, alerting, and reliability best practices across environments.
  • Contribute to architectural discussions, system design, and peer code reviews.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience in Python development and backend systems design.
  • Strong knowledge of AWS cloud architecture and related services.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.
  • Proficiency in SQL and database schema design.
  • Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker, ECS, or Kubernetes).
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to clean, maintainable code.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with event-driven or microservices architectures.
  • Familiarity with observability tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana.
  • Knowledge of data pipeline design or ETL systems.

What the Company Offers

  • A dynamic, international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam.
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A collaborative culture that values innovation and technical excellence.

CONTACT

Charlotte York

Managing Consultant ? Netherlands

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