Freelance Cloud Native Engineer
(m/f/x) / Product Manager for a Cloud Native \& Infrastructure Project
Start:
01.01.2026 (potential start date with flexibility)
Duration:
6-month contracts with extension up to 3 years
Work set-up:
100% remote
Language:
English
Key task
: Cloud Native Development with Python
We are seeking an experienced
Cloud Native Engineer (Contract)
to support a key project in the
infrastructure sector
.
The role focuses on strengthening the
Infrastructure Cloud Engine (ICE)
platform, which enables the provisioning of virtual infrastructure resources. In this role, you will be leading a team of 5 Python developers working together on the project implementation.
What you’ll do
Build production‑grade Python services and APIs (FastAPI)
Apply asynchronous programming (asyncio, aiohttp) and concurrency models
Design modular, maintainable software components
Work with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB)
Ensure quality through testing (pytest, unittest) and documentation
Collaborate with stakeholders across infrastructure domains (network, compute, storage, hardware)
Provide technical leadership and mentor peers
Promote agile ways of working and continuous improvement
Lead and mentor a team of 5 developers
What we’re looking for
8+ years
of professional software development experience
Advanced Python (3.9+)
skills, including async and multiprocessing
Strong experience with
FastAPI
for scalable APIs
Solid database knowledge (PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB; SQLAlchemy)
Deep understanding of
microservices
(REST/gRPC, messaging, service boundaries)
Knowledge of
application \& API security
(OAuth2, OIDC)
Leadership \& Collaboration
Make and communicate technical decisions within architectural boundaries
Facilitate meetings and present technical concepts in clear, simple terms
Provide guidance to peers and ensure the timely delivery of features and components
Work setup:
this role is
100% remote
, with
onsite presence required only once per quarter
for alignment workshops and team connection