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

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

Responsibilities

• 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 - We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance
• Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
• 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 - It’s important to always take care of your health, so we offer additional private healthcare here at Nearform. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team
• Pension & Insurances - We provide state pension + private pension with a match up to 1.55%, and Death in Service cover for peace of mind