Freelance Python Developer – Realtime Infrastructure & Media Platforms

Location: Brussels, Belgium
Work Model: Hybrid
Contract Duration: July 2026 – December 2028
Engagement: Full-Time Freelance Contract
Language: Dutch (CEFR C2 preferred)

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Freelance Python Developer to join an innovative Realtime Infrastructure team responsible for building and operating the technology that powers live media delivery.

You will work at the intersection of software development, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and media technology, helping to create the foundational services that enable real-time media workflows, content distribution, playout systems, and platform integrations.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the modernization of media infrastructure as the industry transitions toward software-defined workflows, cloud-native platforms, and API-driven ecosystems.

Your Responsibilities

As a Developer within the Realtime Infrastructure team, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain integrations between media platforms and infrastructure services.
• Build scalable APIs and reusable services that enable seamless communication between systems.
• Develop integrations for media management, playout, and orchestration platforms.
• Support the evolution of cloud-based and software-defined media workflows.
• Contribute to internal tooling that enables self-service capabilities for engineering teams.
• Improve platform scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Help reduce dependency on external vendors by expanding internal development capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with infrastructure, operations, and product teams.
• Participate in Agile development practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Be Working On

You'll contribute to projects involving:

• Real-time media networks and media transport infrastructure.
• API-driven system integrations.
• Cloud-native media platforms and services.
• Media workflow orchestration and automation.
• Platform engineering and developer enablement.
• Scalable backend services and connectivity solutions.
• Monitoring, observability, and operational tooling.

Your work will directly impact live media operations and the platforms used by multiple engineering and production teams.

Technology Stack

Core Development

• Python 3.10+
• FastAPI
• SQL
• Object Relational Mapping (ORM)

Front-End & UI

• HTMX
• Alpine.js
• Tailwind CSS
• JavaScript
• CSS

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• AWS
• Amazon S3

Messaging & Streaming

• RabbitMQ
• Redis Streams

Monitoring & Observability

• Grafana
• Prometheus

DevOps & Collaboration

• Git
• Bitbucket
• Jira
• Confluence

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Have

• Minimum 3 years of professional software development experience.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Python 3.10+.
• Strong experience with FastAPI.
• Experience with Docker and containerized applications.
• Experience using ORM frameworks.
• Strong understanding of API development and system integrations.
• Experience delivering production-quality code, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Preferred

• Experience with:
  • JavaScript
  • Git / Bitbucket
  • AWS S3
  • Kubernetes
  • RabbitMQ
  • Redis Streams
  • Grafana
  • Prometheus
• Experience working in Agile teams.
• Dutch language proficiency (CEFR C2).

Ideal Candidate

You are a passionate developer who enjoys building reliable systems and solving complex integration challenges. You are curious about how technology powers live media environments and are excited by opportunities to work with cloud-native platforms, infrastructure automation, and large-scale distributed systems.

You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy learning new technologies, and take ownership of delivering high-quality solutions.

What You'll Gain

• Long-term freelance engagement with high-impact projects.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge media technology and cloud platforms.
• Exposure to large-scale real-time infrastructure environments.
• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Collaborative team of highly skilled engineers and platform specialists.
• Significant opportunities for technical growth and innovation.

Contract Details

• Location: Brussels, Belgium
• Start Date: July 2026
• End Date: December 2028
• Contract Type: Freelance
• Work Schedule: Full-Time
• Remote Work: Hybrid

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Python Developer with a passion for cloud infrastructure, APIs, automation, and distributed systems, we'd love to hear from you.