Lead Software Engineer - Backend (Python)

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. 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: - Proficiency in Dutch required - Python (expert level, with solid understanding of architectural patterns) - FastAPI and SQLModel - RESTful API design and system integrations - AWS (security, performance, and reliability best practices) - AWS CDK and infrastructure-as-code - GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines - Writing production-ready, testable, and maintainable backend code - Strong understanding of security practices and cloud architecture principles - Taking ownership of code from development through deployment and operations - Affinity for mentoring mid-level developers in a self-steering context Nice to have: - AWS platform certification - Experience with commercial or financial systems - Familiarity with ERP integrations (AFAS, Dynamics, or similar) - Background in building internal platforms or tooling - Experience working in self-steering or holacratic environments - Understanding of subscription, pricing, or billing systems