Python Backend Consultant

About the role

Zenika, a consultancy founded by developer Carl Azoury, is looking for a Python specialist to act as a consultant on client engagements. You will design and build robust, scalable backend systems and microservices, working closely with client engineering teams.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain high-performance applications and microservices with FastAPI, Django or Flask
• Implement asynchronous, event-driven systems with message brokers for real-time data streaming
• Design clean, contract-first APIs (REST, GraphQL and/or gRPC)
• Build data access layers and schema designs for PostgreSQL, MySQL and NoSQL databases
• Apply engineering standards: automated testing (PyTest), TDD, code reviews and living documentation
• Set up CI/CD pipelines and deploy cloud-native apps with Docker, Kubernetes and AWS/GCP/Azure
• Take part in architectural discussions, advocate for Python best practices and mentor junior engineers

Required profile

• 4+ years of professional software development focused on backend engineering
• Deep knowledge of Python internals, asyncio and idiomatic Python
• Solid understanding of microservices, REST, event-driven patterns and distributed systems
• Hands-on experience with Docker and CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions or GitLab CI
• Comfortable working with diverse clients and explaining technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders

What we offer

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Dedicated learning and development budget
• Flexible benefits package and comprehensive international medical insurance
• Access to a global client base, open-source work and Zenika tech conferences