Senior Technical Lead – Python

Description

About Gapstars

About Gapstars
At Gapstars, we partner with some of Europe's most ambitious companies, from disruptive tech startups to established Benelux accounting firms, helping them build high-performing teams in engineering and finance.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, with talent hubs in Sri Lanka and Portugal, we are home to 300+ professionals who thrive on solving real-world challenges with modern solutions. Our teams work across domains, from networking, marketplaces, SaaS, and AI to embedded finance and accounting, delivering scalable solutions that drive meaningful outcomes.

The Role
We are seeking a Backend Developer to join our established backend team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to our core platform, which is built on a mature Django codebase. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving the health of our codebase, developing new features, and helping to shape our technical direction. This is a hands-on role for a proactive engineer who thrives on solving complex problems and is eager to work with modern, AI-assisted development practices.

The Role

Senior Technical Lead - Python

Requirements

Your Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable and robust APIs and services using Python, Django, and the Django REST Framework (DRF).
  • Work with our core infrastructure, including Postgres, AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker. Write high-quality, well-tested code, contributing to our healthy test coverage and culture of test-driven development (TDD).
  • Actively use and champion AI-assisted coding tools to enhance productivity and code quality.
  • Collaborate closely with product and other engineering teams to translate vision into technical solutions.
  • Take initiative on improving our platform, with roughly 50% of your time dedicated to maintenance and non-user-facing improvements.
  • Participate in architectural discussions, constructively challenging ideas and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring (Requirements)
  • 7+ years' of experience in backend software development.
  • Strong proficiency in Python with a deep understanding of its ecosystem.
  • Significant hands-on experience with Django and Django REST Framework (DRF). This is a strong preference due to the size and complexity of our existing codebase.
  • Solid experience with relational databases, specifically Postgres.
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes).
  • A "startup mindset": you are a self-starter with a bias for action, comfortable wearing multiple hats, and willing to step in to help colleagues.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment.
  • A keen interest and competency in using AI-assisted development tools is a must.

Perks & Benefits
We believe taking care of our people is non-negotiable. Here's what being a Star means:
  • Wellbeing first: Comprehensive health cover, surgical & hospitalization benefits, and access to therapy & counseling services

  • Work-life essentials: 24h continuous internet and power facility, shuttle service, and a gym membership to keep you moving

  • Everyday comforts: Unlimited tea & coffee facilities along with snacks & drinks.

  • Growth, always: Personal Development Plans through Gapstars Academy, cross-functional learning via GapTalks, and opportunities for overseas travel and training

  • Life's milestones, celebrated: Birthday vouchers, wedding and childbirth gifts, anniversary treats, and more, because we celebrate our Stars at every stage

  • Community & culture: Sports clubs, company events, tournaments, and parties that make Gapstars feel like home

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