Backend Software Engineer - Python, FastApi, k8s, SQL

Vizibl is pioneering the nexus of procuretech and sustainability, delivering class-leading software that empowers large organisations to "Procure with Purpose" for people and the planet. Our platform is designed to facilitate sustainable, efficient, and responsible business practices through innovative technology. As part of the wider Vizibl company, our product and engineering team consists of 12 dedicated professionals committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the fast-paced tech landscape, all within a fully remote work environment.

Job description

Vizibl is looking for a talented Back End Engineer that’s passionate about building scalable, maintainable, performant backend services that put security first without compromising on our commitment to openness. As Vizibl grows, so do our ambitions for the future of our backend services, which is why this is a great opportunity for the right person to join a talented team to drive exciting new projects that will help change the way the world’s largest companies work with each other.

This person will work across our backend services to help maintain our REST API, develop solutions to new problems, be involved in the design and architecture of the platform, and work collaboratively to support the growth of the platform. An ideal candidate is a self-motivated person that cares deeply about building excellent products. They don’t settle for OK and have a desire to integrate themselves deeply into the working of the business.

As this is a fully remote position we'll be looking for strong communication skills and the ability to motivate yourself and your team to work independently.

If you’re interested in building products that challenge the status quo in the enterprise space and you enjoy an abundance of autonomy with just the right amount of alignment then we’d love to hear from you.

Open to Everyone

Vizibl is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Tech Stack

• Python 3.9
• Postgresql, Redis
• Flask, asyncio, aiohttp, SQAlchemy, Celery
• Docker, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform

Requirements

Working for Vizibl you’ll...

• Work with significant autonomy
• Be involved in the planning and development of solutions
• Work with cutting edge technologies
• Manage and support applications in production on our Kubernetes cluster
• Contribute to the design and architecture and development processes for a system used by the world’s largest enterprise organisations
• Be an ambassador for our product values
• Work with an amazing team of people spread out across Europe
• Contribute to a positive and empowering company culture

What You’ll Need

• Experience working in a professional engineering team
• 3+ years of Python experience (strong candidates with experience in another language may be considered)
• DevOps experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Google Cloud, etc
• Experience building production-ready REST APIs
• Strong skills in information security architecture and security best practices
• Understanding of data modelling and querying in (Postgres) SQL
• Experience with Git
• Experience with TDD/BDD methodologies
• English fluency and excellent communication skills
• A desire to learn and improve

We’ll be impressed if

• You have experience working in an agile team
• You have experience working in a remote team
• You have experience with queuing systems like Celery, Kafka
• You have worked on products that have been subject to regular security audits
• You write about back-end technologies
• You have frontend Javascript experience
• You have experience architecting complex systems
• You have experience scaling web applications
• You’re familiar with the enterprise project management space
• You’ve integrated with large corporate IT environments before

Benefits

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A fully remote work environment, ensuring flexibility and freedom to work from anywhere.
• A vibrant and supportive culture, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The opportunity to work on impactful projects within a talented team, significantly influencing large organisations' procurement practices toward sustainability and ethical responsibility.
• Vizibl is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.