Senior Python Engineer (m/f/d)
First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you design and develop distributed back-end applications in the Google Cloud. With your products, you enable our customers to quickly and flexibly determine the appropriate target groups for coupons, newsletters and more. This means that you take responsibility for an integral part of the PAYBACK marketing platform in all four markets Germany, Austria, Poland and Italy.
Your responsibilities:
You assume technical responsibility in Python-based product audience management, including architecture, integration, testing, and operations.
You develop and extend backend components within a message-driven architecture in the Google Cloud using established patterns and best practices.
In architectural and design discussions, you bring in expertise and experience, and you promote knowledge sharing in the team.
You take care of the monitoring and support of the running application as part of regular ops rotation.
Your Profile:
Several years of relevant experience in the design and development of distributed backend applications, preferably in Python.
Readiness for application development in Python (especially if you’re coming from a different language background)
Safe handling of common software development patterns (design patterns) and best practices of software development (e.g. Clean Code, SOLID Principles).
Profound experience with relational databases, SQL and ORM frameworks (especially SQLAlchemy).
Practical experience with CI/CD processes and tools, ideally with GitHub, Terraform (IaC) and container technologies (Docker/Kubernetes).
Sound knowledge of message-driven architectures.
You have mastered the use of test automation and ideally use Test Driven Development (TDD).
Familiarity with agile procedures and development methods (e.g. Scrum, Kanban).
Experience in DevOps practice and in operating applications in a production environment.
Experience with cloud technologies and architectures, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with BigQuery, PubSub, CloudRun.
How about?
Employment contract?Of course. With us you do not have to worry about stable employment.
Benefits?We have them! Among other: corporate incentive program, sport card, private medical care.
Lunch card?With the cooperation extended and permanent contract, you will receive additional funds to use for meal purchases.
Working in a hybrid model?Of course! ! You work with us 2 days a week from home.
Work wherever you want?In PAYBACK you have the opportunity. Working 100% remotely, also from European countries for 15 days a year.
Flexible working hours?Sounds great! We start working between 7 to 10.
Trainings?Of course. We provide training to develop hard and soft skills.
Convenient location?Sure! We invite you to our new office at Rondo Daszyńskiego, but we are currently also working remotely.
Dress code?We definitely say no. There are no rigid dress code rules in our company, sneakers are more than welcome.
Friendly atmosphere at work?Yes! In PAYBACK, people are the most important asset.
Something is missing?Open communication is our priority, so dare to ask!
Tech stack
- Python
- Clean Code
- SOLID Principles
- SQL
- CI/CD