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You’ll work on systems that differ from traditional deterministic applications, requiring strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think beyond straightforward implementation.Location: Remote (Portugal)Salary: €55k–€65k / year (Permanent Employee)€65k–€75k / year (B2B) What You’ll DoDesign, develop and evolve scalable backend systems using PythonContribute to software architecture and technical decisions across the productTranslate business and product requirements into high-level technical solutionsEvaluate different technical approaches and make decisions based on scalability, reliability and long-term impactWork closely with Product and other stakeholders to understand requirements and define appropriate technical solutionsBuild and improve systems in a Retail environment, considering complex and evolving business requirementsDevelop APIs and backend services using FastAPIWork with Azure cloud services and AKSContribute to infrastructure and deployment practices using TerraformEnsure systems are scalable, resilient and maintainableRemain hands-on with implementation while also providing technical direction to other engineersIdentify technical risks and proactively propose improvementsHelp shape engineering practices and technical standards across the teamWhat We’re Looking For12+ years of experience as a Python EngineerStrong and proven experience working within the Retail industryDeep expertise in PythonStrong experience with FastAPI or similar modern Python frameworksSolid experience with AzureHands-on experience with AKS / KubernetesExperience with Terraform and Infrastructure as CodeStrong understanding of software architecture and system designProven experience making or owning technical and architectural decisionsAbility to evaluate multiple approaches and clearly explain technical trade-offsStrong problem-solving skills, particularly when dealing with complex or non-deterministic systemsAbility to work at both a high-level architectural/conceptual level and remain hands-on with codeStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate with Product and other stakeholdersProactive mindset and strong ownershipNice to HaveExperience with CI/CDExperience working in fast-paced product environmentsExperience leading technical initiatives or mentoring other engineersExperience working with highly distributed or complex systemsExperience making technology choices and defining technical standards across teamsStartup or scale-up experience","company":"Remote Crew","rawCompany":"remote crew","city":"San Jose","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-16T09:04:01.756Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Principal Python Engineer","description":"SummaryAt Remote Crew, we’re partnering with an international product-driven company looking for a Principal Python Engineer to join their growing engineering team.They’re looking for a highly experienced Python Engineer with 12+ years of experience, strong expertise in Retail environments, and the ability to contribute at a high level to technical and architectural decisions.This is a hands-on role where you’ll combine deep Python expertise with system design, technical decision-making and collaboration with different stakeholders. 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