Backend Software Engineer (Python / DevOps)

WHY WE NEED YOU?

Our growth is driving us to strengthen ourHDV tribe within the Hardware Operationsteam to support the development of a major new project and manage our expanding infrastructure.

Your mission will be todevelop and maintain a variety of software solutions, from internal scripting to complex SaaS platforms,in order tobridge the gap between software excellence and hardware performance within our sovereign cloud.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

You will join a tight-knit, high-impact squad of 6 people (including an Engineering Manager and a Tech Lead) dedicated to buildingQCS– the core software engine powering our physical infrastructure. We operate at the rare intersection of robust application software and data center hardware.

• The Mix:Our team balances core Python development, complex React frontends, and automated IaC pipelines. You will work alongside peers who understand both code architecture and physical infrastructure constraints.
• How We Work:We run on a lightweight Scrum framework, prioritizing engineering excellence, clean design patterns, and high-impact project milestones.
• The Scaler Spirit:We thrive in a highly collaborative, international environment. We value open technical debates, continuous knowledge sharing, and giving every engineer the autonomy to shape the product.

YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

• Develop Core Product Features:Write clean, structured application code inPythonto power our hardware update, testing, and inventory systems
• Own Your Domain (Frontend or DevOps):Depending on your track, you will either architect complexReact/TypeScriptadmin interfacesormanage our Proxmox clusters, secrets, and automated deployments usingTerraform and Ansible.
• Bridge Low-Level to High-Level:Work on a diverse codebase ranging from hardware-level data collection to web APIs.
• Drive a New Infrastructure Initiative:Partner with the team to design and ship the next major milestones of our next-generation architecture.
• Keep the Foundation Rock-Solid:Optimize, refactor, and test a significant volume of existing code to guarantee stability during long-running hardware validation tests.
• Maintain Engineering Excellence:Participate in rigorous peer code reviews, champion clean architecture, and engage in lightweight Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprints, retros).

HARDSKILLS:

• Your major – Core Software Engineering (Essential):
  Strong proficiency in Applicative Python:You are a software engineer at heart. You care about clean code, architecture, testing, API design, and building robust backend systems. You have at least 4 years of experience writing structured application code.

• Your minor – Choose Your Secondary Strength (At least one):
  You don’t need to know our entire stack, but you should bring professional experience inat least oneof these cross-cutting areas:

  • The Frontend Track:Experience building highly responsive web applications usingReact and TypeScript. Proficient in modern state management and data-fetching patterns. Comfortable handling complex asynchronous states, long-polling, or real-time updates.

  • The DevOps/IaC Track:Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation pipelines.Ansible and Terraformto provision virtualized clusters (Proxmox, …), building robustGitLab CI/CDworkflows usingDocker containers, and/or deploying/managing core APIs onKubernetes. Orchestrating service VMs and automating system-level scripts or image builds is highly valued.

• • The Systems Track:Solid foundations inLinux Sysadmin, networking protocols(VLANs, routing), bare-metal provisioning(DHCP, PXE, TFTP), orbuilding custom Linux OS images(e.g., debootstrap/casper/mkosi).Bonus points if you’ve ever interacted with physical hardware labs or configuration management (like NX-OS).

WHAT IF YOU HAVE LIGHT/NO EXPERIENCE IN THE OTHER MINOR TRACKS OR DON’T KNOW THE SYSTEMS SIDE ?
Apply anyway.We know this is a highly specialized stack sitting at the intersection of bare-metal hardware and cloud software.We do not expect you to be an expert in everything on day one.What wedorequire isintense technical curiosity.

WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SCALEWAY ++++

• Hybrid work:We offer up to 3 days of remote work per week.
• Offices:Our offices are spacious, dynamic workspaces with bold design, conveniently located near public transport. Most of our offices feature outdoor spaces (terraces) and bike parking facilities.
• Dining:Our chef provides a healthy meal service at the headquarters, and breakfast is available across all our sites year-round. Scalers working from regional sites enjoy a Swile card for lunches.
• Well-being commitments:Whether it’s access to a gym, daycare places, or discounted services for caring services, Scaleway is committed to supporting Scalers in maintaining a balanced life.
• International environment:With dozens of nationalities, Scaleway offers a stimulating environment where English is as widely spoken as French.
• Career & Mobility:Our managers value internal mobility, and opportunities to transition to other entities within the Iliad Group are accessible to all Scalers

THE NEXT STEPS …

• Discovery callwith a recruiter (30 min)
• Interview with the Managerto understand your technical skills and approach to the role (45 min)
• Technical interviewwith the Tech Lead to validate your expertise (around 2h on site)
• Final interviewto deepen discussions and assess your fit with the team (45 min)
• HR interviewto tour our offices and meet your future colleagues

At Scaleway, we are committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has a fair opportunity to thrive.All applications are considered with care, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, or any other characteristic.We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and everyone which is why you should definitely apply.