Senior Python Developer

About the job Senior Python Developer (FastAPI & Microservices) - 10879827 NL Edit Senior Python Developer (FastAPI & Microservices) Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Employment Type: Freelance / Contract Start Date: 1 August 2026 Duration: 6 Months Experience: 10+ Years About The Role We are looking for a Senior Python Developer to join a high-performing digital engineering team in Amsterdam. This role focuses on designing and developing scalable microservices, cloud-native applications, and enterprise solutions using Python, FastAPI, Kafka, and Azure technologies within a SAFe Agile environment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Python-based applications and microservices.Build high-performance REST APIs using FastAPI.Develop event-driven solutions using Kafka.Gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.Prepare functional and technical specification documents.Create user stories and participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives, and spike creation.Develop and execute test cases to ensure software quality.Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker, AKS, and Helm.Support production deployments, cut-over planning, hyper-care, and post-implementation transition.Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle. Essential Skills 10+ years of professional Python development experiencePythonFastAPIMicroservices ArchitectureKafkaREST API DevelopmentCI/CD (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps)Docker & ContainerizationAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)HelmAzure Cloud & OCISAFe Agile, JIRA & Confluence Desirable Skills Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)Azure DevOpsKubernetes administrationEnterprise solution architectureDevOps best practices Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communicationAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionStrategic and innovative thinkingStrong business acumenEffective stakeholder engagementExcellent organization and time management skillsCollaborative team player with a proactive mindset Apply now if you're an experienced Python Developer with expertise in FastAPI, Kafka, Microservices, and Azure cloud technologies looking for an exciting 6-month contract in Amsterdam.