Medior Backend Developer | Python

Job Description & Summary

As a Python/Django Developer at PwC, you will build and improve digital applications used by colleagues and clients across Europe. You will work on   maintaining   these applications,   improving the   existing codebases, security   improvements   and scalable architecture.   You will join a self-steering agile team with backend, frontend,   design   and product ownership, where you can take ownership of software that matters.

What will you be doing?

As a Backend Developer   you’ll   become part of an   agile   international team   of 8 colleagues ,   working    hybrid   from our office in Amsterdam .

Together with your   team , you   are responsible for   a portfolio of digital applications. This means you are involved in both the   maintenance,   development of new features ,   scaling   and improvement of existing solutions.

All this with the aim of quickly delivering innovative digital products without compromising quality.

Th is   t eam is a new and energetic team in Amsterdam that works internationally with other European PwC teams in Amsterdam, Basel, Sidney, Frankfurt,   Berlin   and Stockholm, to name a few.

Your   work   can   include:

- Maintaining and improving applications built   mainly with Python/Django;

- Reviewing and improving existing codebases, including applications that may have been built in   different ways   over   time;

- Solving technical issues related to architecture, dependencies,   libraries   and outdated   software;

- Performing or following up on automated software and security   scans;

- Updating libraries, frameworks and dependencies   where   needed;

- Addressing security and compliance findings quickly and   effectively;

- Contributing to technical refactoring and, where needed, more fundamental rewrites of parts of the   codebase;

- Working closely with   frontend   developers, designers, product   owners   and other   engineers;

- Helping the team deliver reliable,   scalable   and high-quality digital products.

Some days you may focus on improving architecture or updating a library.   Other   days you may work on new functionality or respond quickly to a security or compliance issue. In this role, it is important that you enjoy both building and   maintaining   software.

Does this describe you?

To have a differentiating impact on our clients   and their employees, you will be user-centric in your thinking and approach.

You like solving technical challenges, working with   others   and taking ownership of your work.   You know how to effectively work in cross-functional, agile teams. You are a digital native, creative in everything you do, you are confident, and you dare to challenge the status quo .

We would love to hear from you if you meet most of the following expectations:

- You have   at least   HBO degree   in   computer science , Software   engineering    or   related field;

- You work with modern   backend   tools and follow industry   standard best   practices

- You feel comfortable advising/guiding others on   backend   development;

- You have   2   years   of   experience with Python and the Python Django framework

- You have   2   years   of   experience with   code repositories using Git version   control;

- You bring an agile mind-set, you are interested in learning to work with CI/CD,   Docker;

- You have a proactive, goal-oriented,   reliable   and self-structured way of   working;

- You are a team player , are   open-minded,   and are   highly engaged and invested. You love to learn and   try-out   new technologies .

What   we offer

With us,   you’ll   have the chance to be yourself,   perform at   your best in a high-performance organization, and grow within our global network.   We offer you, among other things:

- A competitive salary based on your experience   and the opportunity to advance   quickly;

- A   motivating work environment where collaboration with ambitious colleagues and recognition for your contributions are   central;

- A wide range of tailored training focused on professional growth and leadership   development;

- A ccess to various mobility providers via one convenient app   ( OV ;

- 30/32*   vacation days and the   option   to   purchase   additional   days;

- At PwC, your well-being is our priority.   That’s   why we offer a personal well-being budget to help you grow in physical and mental health, as well as access to the well-being platform   OpenUp ;

- You’ll   work on challenging and meaningful client projects, use   cutting-edge   technology such as AI tools, learn from the best, and receive support through coaching. Together, we work as an inclusive team to make a real   impact;

- Flexibility through hybrid working,   including a fully equipped home office and a monthly net expense allowance for internet and other costs.

Curious about what else   we   have to offer? Discover all employment conditions and extras on our   website .

Getting started at PwC

Are you interested in this vacancy? Let us know what motivates you and submit your details, CV and motivation letter.

After your application:

- You will immediately receive a confirmation in your inbox;

- If your qualifications match the profile we are looking for, we will contact you within two weeks for a short introductory meeting;

- If we are both enthusiastic, we will schedule an online assessment. Depending on the outcome, you will receive an invitation for a first interview. Click here for more information about the application process.

Would you like more information about this role at PwC? Peter de Vries will be happy to speak with you by phone, email or WhatsApp.

Peter de Vries 
Lead Recruiter

+31 6 43299760 
[email protected]

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