LEAD PYTHON DEVELOPER

LITIT, a joint venture between NTT DATA and Reiz Tech, is a company with deep-rooted industry know-how, dedicated to innovation within the IT sector. Its primary focus is delivering high-quality solutions in the DACH region. With a commitment to excellence, LITIT combines the best of German precision, Japanese work ethics, and Lithuanian talent to provide unparalleled IT service and support to its clients.

Renowned leader in the automotive industry, known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability. With a strong emphasis on advanced technology and digital transformation, the company is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge solutions that enhance the driving experience. They foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment, where creativity and forward-thinking ideas are encouraged. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is shaping the future of mobility.

We are looking for a Lead Python Developer to join a team building and maintaining scalable, cloud-based backend services. You will work on modern microservice architectures using Python and FastAPI, deploy applications to Azure, and operate them in Kubernetes environments.

The role focuses on developing reliable APIs, integrating data sources, and contributing to AI-enabled services. Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Machine Learning, or AI systems is considered a strong advantage. The team emphasizes clean code, automation, system reliability, and continuous improvement of a publicly accessible platform.

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  Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and FastAPI.

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  Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.

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  Containerize applications using Docker and deploy them to Kubernetes.

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  Work with Azure or AWS cloud services to support scalable and secure solutions.

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  Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and ArgoCD.

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  Integrate AI/ML or RAG-based components where applicable.

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  Collaborate closely with other developers, DevOps engineers, and product stakeholders.

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  Write clean, well-tested, and well-documented code.

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  Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues.

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  Follow best practices in security, performance, and maintainability.

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  Continuously improve existing systems and stay up to date with backend and AI trends.

• Strong experience with Python.

• Hands-on experience with FastAPI or similar Python frameworks.

• Experience with Docker and container-based development.

• Practical knowledge of Kubernetes.

• Experience deploying or operating applications in Azure or AWS.

• Familiarity with GitHub and CI/CD workflows (experience with ArgoCD is a plus).

• Understanding of REST APIs and microservices architecture.

• Experience or strong interest in Machine Learning, AI, or RAG solutions is a big advantage.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Good communication skills in an international environment.

• Willingness and readiness to travel as required by project or client needs is expected. This may include occasional domestic or international travel, sometimes on short notice.