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    Lead Python Engineer

    Haystack People
    Amsterdam Fulltime €75,000 - €95,000 per jaar (plus vakantiegeld) 2026-08-30

    About Haystack People

    This company is building an AI-powered platform to help companies screen and select candidates smarter and faster. They offer a role where your code makes an immediate impact and your voice is heard, contributing to a product that is changing how companies hire.

    About the Position

    Introduction

    Are you tired of being just another cog in a large engineering machine? This company offers a dynamic role where you'll be the technical driver in a small, ambitious team focused on reinventing hiring with an AI-powered platform. Your code will directly impact recruiters, candidates, and hiring teams within days.

    Responsibilities

    • Act as the technical leader within a small but ambitious team.
    • Architect new features and optimize existing ones for scalability, reliability, and security.
    • Set the technical direction for projects and mentor junior developers.
    • Collaborate closely with the CTO, directly impacting product development and overall tech strategy.

    Requirements

    • 5+ years of experience in Python development.
    • Proficiency with FastAPI or similar modern Python web frameworks.
    • Strong understanding of microservices architecture.
    • Experience with PostgreSQL and Redis.
    • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
    • Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
    • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
    • Ability to lead and mentor junior developers.
    • Dutch language skills preferred (working knowledge required for this role based in the Netherlands).

    Nice to Have

    • Experience with generative AI / Large Language Models (LLMs).
    • Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
    • Background in recruitment tech or HR software.

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary.
    • 25 vacation days.
    • Hybrid work model (3 days in the office, 2 days remote).
    • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies.
    • Mentorship from the CTO.
    • A dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions make a significant difference.
    • Beautiful office in the heart of Amsterdam with free lunch.
    • Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding scale-up.

    About Company

    This company is building an AI-powered platform to help companies screen and select candidates smarter and faster. They offer a role where your code makes an immediate impact and your voice is heard, contributing to a product that is changing how companies hire.

    How to Apply

    Ready to make a significant impact? Apply now and let’s reinvent hiring together!

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    Location

    Amsterdam

    Type

    Fulltime

    Keywords

    Python
    FastAPI
    Microservices
    PostgreSQL
    Redis
    AWS
    Azure
    GCP
    CI/CD
    AI
    LLM
    Docker
    Kubernetes
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    Lead Python Engineer

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