Medior+ Python Developer

Flexibility like a startup but with the stability of a scale-up? XS2Event might be the perfect fit for you. We are expanding our team with an experienced Python Developer focused on API/backend work.

Join a solid team where the foundations are already proven. No legacy systems holding you back, just a modern architecture where you can build, experiment, and write clean, high-quality code the way it should be, with direct impact on the online travel and ticketing market.

Your daily tasks include brainstorming and developing new features, exploring cool new tech, and deploying software, which is technically just the press of a button, but someone has to do it!

Not sure if you fully match the profile, but motivated and eager to grow? Don’t hesitate to get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Writing, testing, and implementing code, ensuring it goes live.
• Reviewing colleagues’ code and providing feedback for improvements.
• Actively contributing to technical discussions and new functionality reviews.
• Assisting with technical questions across teams.
• Collaborating with other departments on functionality-related queries.
• Continuing to develop skills in Python while mentoring junior developers.

Tech Stack

• Python
• Pydantic
• Continuous Deployment (Gitlab Runners)
• RabbitMQ
• Infrastructure as Code (Tofu)
• MySQL/Redis
• Cloud-based SaaS (k8s)

What We Offer

• Salary based on full-time employment, ranging from €3,150 to €6,000, depending on experience.
• Annual attendance at a sports event of your choice!
• A relaxed working environment with great colleagues in Groningen’s city center.
• Laptop.
• Opportunities for personal development and contributing to the company’s growth.
• A stable employer with a proven business model.
• Attractive pension plan, holiday pay, and vacation days.

Your Profile

• Experienced application developer with a focus on API/backend work and 5 years+ of Python experience.
• Open-source-minded with basic Linux knowledge.
• Experience with SQLAlchemy/OpenAPI. Bonus points for experience in the travel/airline industry and/or event-driven architecture.
• Experience with K8S is a plus.
• Works well independently and in a team.
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility; understands the impact of working on a 24/7 production system.
• Proactive mindset and comfortable operating in a high-responsibility environment.

About XS2Event

XS2Event is a leading technology platform supporting sports and ticketing companies in over 40 countries in offering official tickets to the world’s largest sports events. Our ambition is to make sports events accessible to the travel industry.

Interested in this position?

Please send an email to join-it@xs2event.com.