Senior Python Software Engineer

Summary

Join Nearform as a Senior Python Software Engineer and work remotely from Italy on a permanent, full-time basis. You will design and build applications using Python, collaborating with clients and distributed teams. Responsibilities include supporting component development, defining structured practices, designing data storage solutions, optimizing application performance, and gathering user feedback. Nearform offers a comprehensive benefits package including a company bonus, flexible remote work, paid time off, a remote working allowance, training and development allowance, healthcare, pension and insurance.

Requirements

• Significant experience delivering at a Senior Engineer level. Our Seniors typically have at least 6 years’ commercial experience
• Practical experience of delivering in an agile environment
• Practical experience and knowledge of developing real-world solutions
• Deep knowledge of the Python language
• Deep understanding of Python frameworks, must include FastAPI and Pydantic
• Deep understanding of versioning control tools - e.g. Git
• Testing experience and familiarity with testing tools at all levels, unit, integration and end to end testing
• Practical and real-world experience working with databases and cloud environments
• Experience with automation, CI and CD
• Experience building software collaboratively using pull requests and code reviews
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Professional proficiency in English

Responsibilities

• Design and build applications using Python
• Support component design, development and maintenance and take responsibility for personal technical quality standards within the project team
• Assist with defining structured practices, especially in source code management, building and deployment
• Design and implement data storage solutions
• Optimize performance in applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Get feedback from users and clients, and build solutions for them
• Assist with the analysis of client requirements
• Work with and support Technical Leaders in project execution and timely delivery
• Collaborate with client teams

Benefits

• Annual Company Bonus
• Work Remotely and Flexibly
• Paid Time Off Package - We offer an annual leave of 28 days plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more
• Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join
• Training and Development Allowance - We understand the importance of continuously learning so we offer an allowance of up to €1000 you can use to upskill yourself
• Healthcare
• Pension & Insurances - We provide state pension + private pension with a match up to 1.55%, and Death in Service cover for peace of mind