Python Developer
Backend Python developer at IT consultancy Decskill for a client project in Lisbon: designing HTTP APIs and data models with FastAPI/Django, writing automated tests, building CI/CD pipelines, and deploying and supporting services in cloud environments. Requires 4+ years of professional Python experience.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Portugal
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a similar field
- More than 4 years of professional experience with Python development
- Strong hands-on experience with FastAPI and Django
- Solid experience with SQL-based databases and data modelling
- Strong knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
- Good understanding of Scrum/Agile methodologies
- Fluency in English (mandatory)
Full description
Decskill, founded in 2014 as an IT Consulting Company, places paramount importance on its greatest asset: its people. Our main mission is to deliver value through knowledge and talent, and we achieve this by fostering a culture of excellence and investing in the development and well-being of our people. With over 600 dedicated professionals and offices in Lisbon, Porto, Madrid, and Luxembourg, Decskill operates across three core areas:
Decskill Talent: We believe that our people are key to our success. Through Decskill Talent, we empower our team to embrace the digital transformation challenges of our clients. We collaborate with clients to drive innovation, ensuring project success and business growth.
Decskill Boost: Equipping our team with the latest tools and methodologies, we optimize Time-to-Market and deliver innovative solutions exceeding client expectations.
Decskill Connect: Our team collaborates closely with clients to implement and manage IT infrastructures that generate long‑term value.
At Decskill, we believe that by nurturing and empowering our people to confront the challenges of digital transformation, we create value not only for our clients but also for our entire ecosystem, fostering a digital community dedicated to growth and progress.
We are looking for a Python Developer for a challenging project in Lisbon.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop and maintain reliable backend services and HTTP APIs using Python.
- Design and implement data models, business logic and API architectures.
- Develop automated unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and support automated software delivery.
- Deploy, operate and monitor backend services in cloud environments.
- Troubleshoot production issues and provide ongoing production support.
- Apply secure coding practices and consider security and potential threats throughout the development lifecycle.
- Collaborate with other developers and stakeholders to deliver features end to end, from design through deployment and maintenance.
- Review code and contribute to technical improvements, performance and scalability of backend solutions.
Requirements:
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a similar field;
- More than 4 years of professional experience with Python development.
- Strong hands‑on experience with FastAPI and Django.