Lead Python Engineer

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Brussels, Belgique Arcus Search Temps plein

Job Title: Lead Python Engineer

Duration: 9 months + possible extensions

Location: Brussels or Paris

Hybrid: 8 onsite days per month

Start Date: ASAP

We’re currently looking for a Lead Python Engineer to join an international engineering environment focused on modern backend development, scalable APIs, and high-quality software delivery.

This is a senior-level role for someone who enjoys being hands-on technically while also helping drive architecture decisions, engineering standards, and technical direction within the team.

You’ll be working closely with developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to build reliable, scalable, and maintainable backend solutions in a cloud-based environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain backend services using Python and FastAPI
  • Design scalable REST APIs and microservices
  • Contribute to architecture and technical design decisions
  • Support code reviews, mentoring, and engineering best practices
  • Work with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and containerised applications
  • Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders across the project

Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional Python development experience
  • Strong FastAPI and REST API development experience
  • Experience building scalable backend systems in production environments
  • Strong understanding of testing frameworks such as Pytest
  • Experience with Docker, Git, and CI/CD environments
  • Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB is a plus)
  • Previous experience in technical leadership or mentoring roles

Nice to Have

  • Async programming / concurrency in Python
  • Terraform or Infrastructure as Code exposure
  • Cloud platform exposure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Agile / Scrum experience