Python Backend Developer at Capgemini UK in Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world's most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your role

As a Python Backend Developer, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend applications and services that power business-critical platforms and digital solutions. Working alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, you will help build reliable, high-performance systems with a focus on clean code, automation, and continuous improvement.

In this role you will play a key role in:

• Developing and maintaining backend applications using Python
• Designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices
• Building scalable and secure backend solutions that support business requirements
• Integrating applications with databases, third-party services, and internal systems
• Writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following software engineering best practices
• Collaborating with frontend developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Troubleshooting, optimizing, and enhancing existing applications and services
• Contributing to CI/CD processes, automation initiatives, and cloud-based deployments
• Participating in code reviews and supporting continuous improvement of development practices

Your profile:

• Experience with Python development

• Good understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principles

• Experience building and consuming REST APIs

• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases

• Experience working with Git and version control workflows

• Familiarity with backend frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment

What you will love about working here?

Scale & Impact:

Contribute to innovative digital products and enterprise solutions used by customers and businesses across global markets.

Career Growth:

Benefit from structured career paths, with opportunities to expand your expertise across technologies, products, and business domains.

Learning & Development:

Access continuous learning programs, technical training, certifications, and hands-on experience with modern software development and cloud technologies.

Community & Support:

Join a global network of talented engineers, architects, and technology professionals, with a strong culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mentorship.

Flexibility & Balance:

Hybrid working policies allow you to manage your time and your work base effectively.

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations.

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