Senior Python Developer

Established in 1997, Softeq was built from the ground up to specialize in new product development and R&D, tackling the most difficult problems in the tech sphere. Now we’ve expanded to offer early-stage innovation and ideation plus digital transformation business consulting. Our superpower is to deliver all of this under one roof on a global scale. So let’s get started and build a better future together!

Locations/type of contract:

EU country (B2B contract directly with Softeq, fully remote)

OR

Vilnius, Lithuania (employment contract, hybrid/remote)

OR

Mexico – Guadalajara (employment contract or B2B contract directly with Softeq, hybrid/remote)

Responsibilities

Own the system architecture: from choosing frameworks and database structures to designing scalable APIs and services

Take a hands-on role in development: build core components, POCs, and critical modules

Define and document architectural decisions, patterns, and best practices

Lead technical discussions and decisions within the team and with stakeholders

Help the team stay unblocked, productive, and aligned with technical direction

Review code, guide implementation, and ensure high technical quality across the project

Collaborate with DevOps and QA to ensure stability, observability, and smooth deployments

Requirements

6+ years of experience in backend development with Python

Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Tech Lead, or Senior Backend Engineer

Deep knowledge of core Python and experience in collecting data through accessing hardware

Knowledge of Python frameworks (FastAPI, Django, Flask)

Strong understanding of:

– microservices architecture

– API design and service boundaries

– data modeling and relational databases (PostgreSQL)

– async programming and queues (eg, Celery, RabbitMQ)

Experience designing systems for scalability, fault tolerance, and maintainability

Comfort working with Linux environments, containers (Docker), Git workflows

Excellent communication skills and ability to justify architectural decisions

Very good English language skills, both written and verbal (min. B2)

Preferred Skills

Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or other CI/CD platforms

Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Experience with system monitoring, logging, and performance profiling

Bonus: exposure to AI/ML integration, vector databases (eg, Qdrant, Pinecone)

Note: The salary is in USD gross/month on a B2B contract