Senior Python Developer

Bij Stedin krijg je als Senior Python Developer de kans om te werken aan mooie techniek met veel uitdaging én maatschappelijke impact. As a Senior Python Developer at Stedin, you contribute directly to a reliable and sustainable energy system for millions of households and businesses in the Netherlands. Together with a multidisciplinary team, you help build solutions that support the energy transition and make the electricity grid more resilient for the future.

De plussen van deze baan

• 50% thuiswerken met €750,- voor jouw thuiswerkplek, moderne thuiswerkfaciliteiten en een thuiswerkvergoeding van € 2,40 per dag.
• Iedere maand je persoonlijk budget kiezen van 24% (inclusief 8% vakantiegeld), bijvoorbeeld voor extra salaris of extra verlofdagen.
• Mooie techniek, veel uitdaging én maatschappelijke impact, met directe invloed op samenleving, duurzaamheid en de energietransitie.
• Volop mogelijkheden om te groeien via events met collega’s, kennissessies, training en opleiding.
• 24,5 vakantiedagen en pensioenopbouw bij ABP, waarbij Stedin 70% van de premie betaalt.
• Een jaarlijks vitaliteitsbudget van €700.
• Reizen met een OV-vrij regeling of een flexibele reisregeling, inclusief extra vergoeding als je met de fiets komt.

"Ik heb misschien 3 dagen gehad dat ik met tegenzin naar m’n werk ging, in 13 jaar. En dat maakt Stedin wel echt een geweldige werkgever."

Mark Bouwers, Release Train Engineer

Jouw energie in de plus

Why working at Stedin gives you energy:

• You work closely with both IT and business stakeholders on innovative software.
• You have the freedom to organise your work flexibly, including working partly from home.
• You become part of a collaborative team where your ideas as a trusted technical expert matter and where different perspectives and experiences come together to create better solutions.

Werk om trots op te zijn

As a Senior Python Developer, you have a key role in the further development of the Flex Toolkit: an advanced application that optimizes grid capacity through smart calculations and flexible contract options.

You design robust, scalable Python software and facilitate technical decision-making together with the team, ensuring high code quality, maintainability and performance. Translating complex business challenges into sustainable technical solutions is part of your job.

Beyond software development, you act as a technical leader within the team. You coach fellow developers, support architectural discussions and help maintain high engineering standards. Together, you create an environment in which knowledge sharing, continuous learning and collaboration are actively encouraged.

A day as a Senior Python Developer:

• You start your day with a stand-up, discussing sprint progress, technical challenges and upcoming priorities with the team.
• You design and implement complex Python-based solutions and coach developers on best practices and design decisions.
• In the afternoon, you align with Product Owners, Architects and Business Analysts on scope, trade-offs and delivery.
• You finish your day by reviewing code and improving integrations with systems such as Databricks, SAP and Azure Cloud Services.

Vol energie vooruit met team Forecasting en SO

You will join the Flex Toolkit team within an Agile Release Train. The team consists of a Product Owner, Scrum Master, Business Analysts and Developers who work together on solutions that support capacity management and congestion prevention.

You collaborate closely with both IT and business stakeholders, helping shape not only what is built, but also how solutions are designed and implemented. The team values openness, craftsmanship and learning from one another.

Met deze kwaliteiten groei jij hier verder

You thrive in a technically complex environment where you take ownership and lead by example. You combine deep technical expertise with strong communication, leadership and mentoring skills. You contribute ideas and help improve decisions, elevating the team through constructive discussion and creating a culture of continuous improvement.

You translate business needs into valuable products, connecting technology, business goals and people. You help colleagues succeed, encourage constructive discussions and foster an environment where everyone can contribute and develop their strength.

What makes you our new Senior Python Developer:

• You have a graduate degree, preferably in Computer Science or similar, and 10 years of professional development experience, of which at least 4 years with Python.
• You have strong experience with design patterns and system integration, as well as with code quality, CI/CD and engineering standards.
• You speak Dutch or English and you already live in the Netherlands. We are also open to candidates who do not speak fluent Dutch but are willing to learn.
• You are willing to travel at least 50% of your time to the office in Rotterdam.
• Please note: we are looking for someone with strong professional software development experience. If your background differs slightly from the requirements but you believe you can contribute to the role, we encourage you to apply.