Senior Python Developer

Established in 1997, Softeq was built from the ground up to specialize in new product development and R&D, tackling the most difficult problems in the tech sphere. Now we've expanded to offer early-stage innovation and ideation plus digital transformation business consulting. Our superpower is to deliver all of this under one roof on a global scale. So let's get started and build a better future together!

Locations/type of contract:
Vilnius, Lithuania (employment contract, hybrid/remote)

OR

Mexico - Guadalajara (employment contract or B2B contract directly with Softeq, hybrid/remote)
EU country (B2B contract directly with Softeq, fully remote)

Responsibilities

• Own the system architecture: from choosing frameworks and database structures to designing scalable APIs and services

• Take a hands-on role in development: build core components, POCs, and critical modules

• Define and document architectural decisions, patterns, and best practices

• Lead technical discussions and decisions within the team and with stakeholders

• Help the team stay unblocked, productive, and aligned with technical direction

• Review code, guide implementation, and ensure high technical quality across the project

• Collaborate with DevOps and QA to ensure stability, observability, and smooth deployments

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in backend development with Python

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Tech Lead, or Senior Backend Engineer

• Deep knowledge of Python frameworks (FastAPI, Django, Flask)

• Strong understanding of:
  - microservices architecture
  - API design and service boundaries
  - data modeling and relational databases (PostgreSQL)
  - async programming and queues (e.g., Celery, RabbitMQ)

• Experience designing systems for scalability, fault tolerance, and maintainability

• Comfort working with Linux environments, containers (Docker), Git workflows

• Excellent communication skills and ability to justify architectural decisions

• Very good English language skills, both written and verbal (min. B2)

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or other CI/CD platforms

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

• Experience with system monitoring, logging, and performance profiling

• Bonus: exposure to AI/ML integration, vector databases (e.g., Qdrant, Pinecone)