Python Developer

Why Keyrus, Why Now!

Keyrus is an international group of 2,800 consultants and experts across 28 countries, built on a single conviction: AI does not transform businesses. Architected intelligence does.

For more than 30 years, we have been building the data foundations that make intelligent systems work — designing the Operating System of the intelligent enterprise, where intelligence is embedded into the core of business processes to create sustainable value: we operationalise intelligence.

AI does not replace humans. It repositions us to a place no system can follow: understanding, deciding, designing, and creating.

At Keyrus, you will not just develop skills — you will develop judgment. Your expertise sharpens with every system you architect, every client challenge you solve, and every deployment that compounds on the last.

Over time, you grow into one of the rarest professionals of the intelligence era: someone who bridges data, AI, and human decision-making at scale, across industries and geographies. This is not a role you fill. It is a discipline you master and a story you help write to become a Keyrus Architect of Intelligence.

Technology amplifies. Keyrus culture differentiates. Industrial discipline connects the two.

Role Details

📍 Job location: Zaandam, Netherlands (Hybrid model, 2 days on-site per week) 🕒 Contract type: Contractor B2B 🗓 Target start date: ASAP ⏰ Working hours: Full-time 💵 Compensation: Up to 360 EUR / day

📋 What You'll Architect

As a Python Developer, you'll help build and maintain backend components that are reliable, scalable and ready for real-world use.

You'll work across the development lifecycle, from implementing backend logic and APIs to testing, debugging and improving application performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Build and maintain backend components and application logic using Python.

• Design, develop and maintain REST APIs.

• Integrate applications with SQL and/or NoSQL databases.

• Write unit and integration tests to ensure reliable, maintainable code.

• Troubleshoot, debug and resolve application issues.

• Contribute to improving application performance, scalability and reliability.

• Collaborate with front-end developers and other technical teams to integrate backend services.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and reviews.

• Contribute to technical discussions and help identify practical solutions to engineering challenges.

👤 Who You Are

• You are curious, analytical, and motivated by solving meaningful business challenges.

• You enjoy turning complexity into clarity and action.

• You balance technical thinking with business understanding.

• You are comfortable working in collaborative and international environments.

• You take ownership of your work and follow through on commitments.

• You value continuous learning and are motivated by long-term professional growth.

• You communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of stakeholders.

🛠️ What You Bring

Qualifications & Experience Must have:

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.

• Strong hands-on experience with Python.

• Experience developing backend applications and REST APIs.

• Experience working with SQL or NoSQL databases.

• Experience writing unit and integration tests.

• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, Agile environment.

• Professional proficiency in English.

Technical & Professional Skills You should be comfortable working with:

• Python

• At least one Python backend framework such as Django, FastAPI or Flask

• REST APIs

• SQL and/or NoSQL databases

• Docker

• Basic knowledge of at least one cloud environment: AWS, Azure or GCP

• Unit and integration testing

• Agile/Scrum ways of working

Nice to Have

• Experience working across different backend technologies or architectures.

• Experience with more advanced cloud-based development environments.

• Experience contributing to performance and scalability improvements.

⭐ What Makes You Successful

• You focus on outcomes rather than activity.

• You approach challenges with curiosity and pragmatism.

• You communicate complex concepts in a clear and accessible way.

• You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and finding practical solutions.

• You contribute to collective intelligence by sharing knowledge and supporting others.

• You combine autonomy with collaboration.

• You continuously look for opportunities to improve systems, processes, and results.

🔒 Responsible AI & Recruitment

At Keyrus, all stages of our recruitment process are conducted and evaluated by human recruiters and interviewers. To support accuracy and efficiency, AI may occasionally be used internally by our team exclusively for note-taking purposes during interviews. AI is never used to make decisions.

To ensure fairness, authenticity, and the protection of confidential and proprietary information, the use of AI tools by candidates during the recruitment process is strictly prohibited.

Our commitment to responsible AI practices ensures that hiring decisions are based solely on each candidate’s own skills, experience, judgment, and expertise.

⚠️ Any use of AI assistance during the interview process may result in immediate disqualification from the recruitment process.

♿ Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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