# Senior Software Engineer - Python (x/f/m) at Doctolib

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- **Company:** Doctolib (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/doctolib)
- **Location:** Paris, FR, France
- **Work arrangement:** Hybrid
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 5–10 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Python, Kafka, Kubernetes, Java, Kotlin, TypeScript, Rails, Swift, React Native, ML libraries, Observability, Security
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-11-02
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-11-03
- **Listed until:** 2027-01-01
- **Status:** Active
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/doctolib/22bdf775-1003-4067-b239-93b669d68698?src=LinkedIn (the employer's own application page)
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## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver platform components (Python and Java/Kotlin chassis, project archetypes, business-agnostic services).
- Implement cross-cutting concerns: resilience, security, observability and reusable libraries/plugins (including Claude Plugins).
- Improve performance and reliability of Python services; lead delivery of roadmap items with the team.
- Collaborate with product, design and other engineers to define technical vision and prioritize platform needs.
- Mentor peers, contribute to best practices, testing strategies and monitoring for services used across the organization.

Requirements:
- Strong backend engineering background with expert-level Python experience and solid web technology knowledge.
- Experience with SDLC best practices: testing, CI, observability and pragmatic, user-focused development.
- Ability to lead technical design, influence roadmap and deliver scalable, maintainable services.
- Fluent in English and comfortable working in cross-functional teams.
- Bonus: hands-on experience with Kafka, Kubernetes, ADK and ML libraries.

## Responsibilities

Design and deliver core platform components in a feature team, drive technical vision to ensure performance, security, and scalability, and collaborate across product, design, and other engineers.

## Requirements

Strong backend engineer with expert Python and web tech experience, solid SDLC practices, and ability to deliver scalable services. English fluency is required; experience with Kafka and Kubernetes is a plus.

## FAQ

- **Is this Senior Software Engineer - Python (x/f/m) role still open?** It was posted on 2026-11-02 and is listed as active on The Stack. Confirm on Doctolib's application page before applying.
- **Does Doctolib offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Doctolib's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as Paris, FR, France. It is marked hybrid.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Python, Kafka, Kubernetes, Java, Kotlin, TypeScript, Rails, Swift, React Native, ML libraries, Observability, Security.

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