Python Engineer (Azure, Ukraine)

YOUR ROLE

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Backend Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Python-based backend development and a strong understanding of cloud-native architecture, API design, and asynchronous programming. You will contribute to building scalable, secure, and maintainable backend services that power our enterprise applications. 

YOUR TASKS

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, or Flask
• Architect and implement RESTful APIs with robust authentication and SSO mechanisms
• Apply asynchronous programming techniques to optimise performance and responsiveness
• Interact with databases using SQLAlchemy, ORMs, and raw SQL for efficient data handling
• Deploy and manage applications using Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and Azure Container Apps/AKS
• Integrate with Azure AD, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Storage for secure identity and data management
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Git for version control and CI/CD workflows
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives

YOUR PROFILE

• 3+ years of commercial experience with Python
• Proven experience with FastAPI/Django/Flask
• Strong understanding of API design, including RESTful principles, authentication, and SSO
• Proficiency in asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture
• Solid experience with database interaction (SQLAlchemy, ORMs, raw SQL)
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including App Services, Functions, Container Apps, AKS
• Familiarity with Azure AD, Key Vault, and Storage integration
• Competence in Git workflows and collaborative development practices
• Experience in writing unit and integration tests
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have:

• Experience with microservices architecture and container orchestration
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

What you will love about working here?

• We care about all our employees and want them to feel as comfortable as possible. That's why we offer them health insurance from the first days, regardless of the probationary period.
• The gift from the company - Christmas holidays from 25 December to 31 December.
• Сooperation with Superhumans center and Veteran HUB. Capgemini Engineering has supported the launch of psychological rehabilitation department of Superhumans. Our team also donnated over UAH 500 000 prosthetics for three Ukrainian defenders. Currently, we support psychological counseling provided by the Veteran Hub, and we have implemented a internal policy making the company friendly to military and veterans with the assistance of the Hub.