Senior Python Engineer with Kubernetes

Proxiad SEE is an IT Consulting and Software Development company, part of Proxiad Group France, with headquarters in Paris, over 25 years of industry experience, and 1300 + specialists. The Southeast Europe (SEE) branch employs 250+ professionals, operates in Bulgaria and North Macedonia, and has provided services in various sectors (Healthcare, Fintech, Banking, Insurance, E-commerce and Retail, Procurement, etc.) for over 20 years.In 2022, we stepped above and introduced two innovative software products: Desk Buddy and GROW.We have implemented a hybrid work model and offer opportunities for learning, development, and CSR activities, following and incorporating ESG elements.About the project:For a French health technology company focused on developing innovative solutions for personalized medicine and digital health, we are looking for a Senior Python engineer with Kubernetes. By focusing on personalized treatment plans and leveraging AI, our partner contributes to the advancement of precision medicine, helping to address the challenges of traditional healthcare approaches and improving overall patient outcomes.Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python.Ensure services meet healthcare compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOC2).Write clean, testable, and maintainable code with strong documentation.Collaborate with platform, product, and security teams to deliver reliable solutions.Implement observability, error handling, and logging to support production systems.Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide solutions.Design, implement, and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliabilityRequirements:5+ years of experience as a backend software engineer.Strong proficiency in Python (REST APIs, microservices, automation).Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.Proficiency with AWS services (EKS, EC2, RDS, S3, IAM).Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines.Familiarity with database design and optimization.Understanding of secure coding practices and data protection principles.Nice to Have:Experience with healthcare compliance frameworks (HIPAA, SOC2, ISO 27001).Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch).Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Helm).Background in healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated industries.Benefits:25 days of paid annual leave; we value your leisure time.Food vouchers.Flexible and liberal work policy, remote or hybrid office space. We work on a hybrid model with at least two days per month working from any of our offices. Remote options are also available for those located in Bulgaria.Additional health insurance package (including medical, dental, optical, and other expenses), effective from the first day of the month following your start date.Training and development programs, knowledge exchange sessions, certification programs, and international conferences.Internal recognition through a Success Card system with various levels of bonuses.Participation in socially responsible events.Gifts for your Proxiad work anniversary, birthday, etc.; Refer-a-Friend program; employee discounts.Proxiad Summer Camp, team-building activities, and other exciting social events!All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.