Medior Backend Developer | Python

Job Description & Summary

As a Backend Developer at PwC, you'll build and improve innovative digital products used by colleagues and clients, such as data-heavy applications and AI/agentic solutions. You'll deliver features end-to-end, from translating designs and user stories into working software, to testing, deployment support and continuous improvement. You'll 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? 

You'll become part of an agile,team, working hybrid from our offices in Amsterdam and/or Utrecht. The team collaborates with various tech teams in the different Lines of Service. Together with your team, you're responsible for creating new solutions from ideation to production with a strong focus on (Agentic) AI. This means you're involved in developing new features, integrating systems, and scaling and improving solutions, all with the aim of quickly delivering innovative digital products without compromising on quality. 

 

Your work will include: 

• Developing backend functionality for innovation products, primarily with Python (Django and/or FastAPI). 

• Translating designs and user stories into working software. 

• Delivering features end-to-end, including testing and deployment support. 

• Building and maintaining components, APIs, integrations and backend services. 

• Integrating frontend components with backend APIs and data services. 

• Writing clean, secure, maintainable and scalable code. 

• Writing unit tests and supporting integration/regression testing. 

• Performing peer reviews and contributing to overall code quality. 

• Supporting troubleshooting, bug fixing and performance improvements. 

• Identifying technical risks, dependencies and improvement opportunities. 

• Contributing to CI/CD, DevOps practices and Agile/Scrum events. 

• Documenting technical decisions and implementation details; 

 

You'll work closely with the Product Owner, Business Analyst/Designer, Tester and Tech Lead. Some projects you might be prototyping a brand-new idea from scratch, or you could be further developing existing products or exploring how agentic AI can solve a real business problem or need.  

 

Does this describe you? 

To have a differentiating impact you'll be user-centric and critical in your thinking and approach. You enjoy solving technical challenges, collaborating with others and taking ownership of your work, and you know how to work effectively in cross-functional, agile teams. You are not uncomfortable with ambiguity, are flexible to changing priorities and have a curious, experimental mindset.  

 

What you bring (must-haves): 

• Minimum of 3 years of software development experience 

• Bachelor's level of working and thinking in a relevant field 

• Strong knowledge of Python, with solid experience in Django and/or FastAPI. 

• Solid understanding of backend development, Good understanding of REST APIs, databases (SQL) 

• Experience with AI, LLMs, or agentic solutions. 

• Experience with unit and integration testing 

• Familiarity with Git, pull requests and code reviews 

• Experience with Docker and containerized environments 

• Experience mentoring or advising peers on development practices 

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum (and/or SAFe) environments 

• Knowledge of security best practices and development standards 

• Ability to independently deliver features based on functional designs 

• Good analytical, communication and collaboration skills 

• A proactive mindset and comfort working with changing requirements 

 

Nice to have: 

• Experience with vector databases. 

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. 

• Experience with Azure (AKS, Azure DevOps) or similar cloud environments. 

• Familiarity with frontend frameworks (React or similar frameworks) 

• Experience or additional knowledge related to Data Science or Data Architecture 

 

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; 

• Access to various mobility providers via one convenient app (OV); 

• 30 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  Peter.de.Vries@PwC.com 

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