Software Engineer - Python Backend
Key Skills
Job Description
Design, deliver, and own backend services that keep our core running
At Schuberg Philis, we don’t just deliver IT solutions, we design, build, and run mission-critical systems that our customers rely on every single day. From infrastructure to cloud-native platforms, every layer of technology is crafted with one goal in mind: uncompromising reliability and excellence. We take pride in working shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, ensuring their most vital operations run smoothly, no matter how complex the challenge.
We are looking for an experienced Backend Python Engineer who can work in the core of our organization with a tightly knit and small DevOps team to deliver business value using modern cloud technologies and a DevOps way of working.
As a backend software engineer, you will join our existing "backbone team", responsible for the digital core of Schuberg Philis, and improve its software development capabilities, working closely with internal stakeholders in sales, finance, and people planning. You will work daily within a DevOps team where your colleagues will expect you to maintain a wide overview while guarding aspects like quality, security, and planning.
Our ideal colleague is someone who has experience with:
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Python (expert level, with solid understanding of architectural patterns)
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FastAPI and SQLModel
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RESTful API design and system integrations
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AWS (security, performance, and reliability best practices)
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AWS CDK and infrastructure-as-code
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GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines
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Writing production-ready, testable, and maintainable backend code
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Strong understanding of security practices and cloud architecture principles
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Taking ownership of code from development through deployment and operations
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Affinity for mentoring mid-level developers in a self-steering context
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Fluency in Dutch required
Nice to have:
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AWS platform certification
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Experience with commercial or financial systems
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Familiarity with ERP integrations (AFAS, Dynamics, or similar)
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Background in building internal platforms or tooling
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Experience working in self-steering or holacratic environments
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Understanding of subscription, pricing, or billing systems
Everyone we work with and consider working with has a right to equal treatment. The hiring and appraisal process at Schuberg Philis is designed to be thorough and equitable, implementing fair payment, benefits, and opportunities across all demographics.
It is our desire to be a company that brings together multiple nationalities, cultures, religions, genders, abilities, and talents within and across our teams. We welcome colleagues from diverse backgrounds to join Schuberg Philis and actively support diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
Core Responsibilities
Design, deliver, and maintain backend services for the organization's digital core within a DevOps team. Collaborate with internal stakeholders in sales, finance, and people planning to improve software development capabilities.
Requirements
Requires expert-level Python skills with experience in FastAPI, SQLModel, and AWS infrastructure. Fluency in Dutch is mandatory, along with the ability to mentor mid-level developers.
About Schuberg Philis
Industry: Information Technology & Services
Company size: 201-500 employees
Some systems just have to work. They keep power grids stable, logistics moving, payments flowing, and vital public services online. You don’t hear much about them when they work, but when they stop, the impact is immediate, visible, and far-reaching. That’s exactly the kind of work we do. We design, build, and run IT systems that must be reliable, secure, and uncompromising because people depend on them every single day. We call it mission-critical IT. At Schuberg Philis, we go beyond traditional IT services by delivering promised outcomes, not just projects. Our Plan-Build-Run model means the same team takes ownership from start to finish: no handoffs, no middlemen. It’s how we’ve made 100% customer satisfaction not a goal, but a requirement. And it’s why 99.9% of our projects are delivered on time and on budget, helping customers realize solutions that are better, cheaper, and faster. Our engineers bring deep expertise in cloud, data & AI, software, and security, not as abstract offerings, but as the means to solve business-critical challenges. Whether it’s banks handling millions of transactions, logistics firms keeping supply chains running, or energy providers maintaining grid stability, customers trust us when failure is not an option. What sets us apart? - We engineer outcomes, not just deliver technology. - Our autonomous teams carry end-to-end responsibility. - We focus on long-term resilience and impact. This approach has made us the #1 ranked IT company in the Netherlands, according to Whitelane Research. Since 2000, we’ve built enduring partnerships across vital industries, delivering secure, scalable, and seamless solutions that keep society moving. We’re expanding across Europe with one clear mission: to be more than an IT provider. We’re a partner who understands your business inside out, and who is fully invested in your success.