Senior Software Architect with Python Expertise

Position Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated software architect to join our data science and software development team. The primary responsibility of this role is to design in-house software solutions and oversee their development and implementation. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to fine-tune requirements and functional specifications. You will design software solutions using a microservice-based software architecture. You will mentor software developers and provide constructive feedback during architecture and code review sessions. You're hands-on and don't mind writing code yourself, especially for more complex components.

Key Responsibilities

• Consult stakeholders, collect and document user requirements and functional specifications.
• Translate requirements and specifications into a microservice-based software architecture.
• Guide development and deployment of high-quality software solutions.
• Ensure software solutions are scalable, performant, and reliable.
• Lead and mentor software developers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and challenges.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all architectural decisions (ADR) and designs.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our in-house solutions remain cutting edge.

Skills & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• 7 years of work experience.
• Proven track record of designing and developing Python applications.
• Solid understanding of software design and architectural patterns.
• Good understanding of the principles behind RESTful APIs and web services.
• Good understanding of event-driven design.
• Good understanding of functional and object-oriented programming.
• Profound understanding of threading, multi-processing, and asynchronous programming.
• Experience with various Python web frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, etc.).
• Experience with message bus technologies (Kafka, RabbitMQ), caching systems (Redis), and relational and non-relational databases (Postgres, Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra, S3, etc.).
• Experience with writing test code (Pytest).
• Experience with DevOps (Jenkins, OpenShift), Docker containers, and version control (git, GitLab).
• Good understanding of the potential impact of (industrial) network topologies on software architecture.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.
• Analytical mindset, pragmatic problem solver.
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.
• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical or other strongly regulated industry is a plus.

What We Offer

• Challenging projects based on your interests and skills.
• Personal follow-up and clear, transparent communication both before and after commencement of employment.
• Possibility to follow extra training.
• Inspiring network events and legendary after work drinks.
• Strong network of industry-leading clients.
• Expertise within IT, Engineering, and Life Sciences.
• A flying start for every junior, growth opportunities, and the possibility to share gathered knowledge for more senior employees.
• An attractive salary package with numerous extra-legal benefits.