In this position, you will be part of our diverse product team that works on our main application.
The Marketplaces Development team is responsible for our Python backend, which powers our API and serves as the main entry point for our services. You will also be working on our API integration channels like Amazon, Bol, and eBay, through which we process hundreds of millions of products and orders every day for our customers. The team is responsible for its own roadmap.
The Marketplaces team is split into four specialized sub-teams, each led by its own Team Lead and consisting of a highly skilled and diverse group of Backend and Full-stack Engineers who work hand-in-hand with Frontend, QA Engineers, Product Managers, and UI/UX designers to deliver value to our customers.
At their core, the team values ownership, growth, and collaboration. They foster a supportive environment where everyone actively helps one another learn and succeed.
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Contribute to our Python components and support new marketplace API’s
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Design, develop, and test new product features
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Collaborate with and review PRs of other team members
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Improve the reliability and robustness of our application
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Work on scalability and performance improvements
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Work together with Product Managers on requirements and issues
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Own feature or project implementation from initial design to production deliveryWe use the following technologies and tools:
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Languages: Python(3.14), SQL
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Libraries: Pydantic, typing, asyncio, aiohttp, requests, logging, Flask, fastapi, pytest
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Tools: Postgres, GCS, mypy, Sentry, Grafana, Loki, Redis, Alembic, Prometheus
Want to read more about our development adventures? Then visit our inspiring tech blog: https://www.channable.com/tech
And if this makes you enthusiastic, you can also take a look at some of our open-source work at https://github.com/channable to get a feeling of how we work together and what our code looks like.
You are an enthusiastic developer and a critical thinker. You will interact with a lot of new and external HTTP APIs, you are not afraid of experimenting with them to learn how they work. At Channable we help each other to become better as a team. That's something you believe in as well. Besides the skills you currently have, an eager-to-learn mindset is just as important.
Additionally, you have:
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At least 2 years of experience developing applications in Python
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At least 2 years of experience working with web APIs and related technologies, as we both consume external and build our own web APIs
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Good understanding of HTTP and REST / GraphQL frameworks.
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Familiarity with SQL and relational databases, as we use Postgres heavily
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Good working knowledge of Linux, git and the command-line
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High engineering standards: do you like to leave your code cleaner than you found it? So do we!
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EU citizenship or a valid work permit for the Netherlands; you are preferably already living in the Netherlands
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Available for at least 32 hours a week
And then some things are ‘nice to have’:
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Experience with concurrent applications, because we do a lot of IO via asyncio!
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Having worked with distributed systems before
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DevOps mentality: we believe that software teams should be able to complete the software development cycle themselves, and enable them to bring their code to production themselves, and to do so every day.
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Experience with the LGTM stack from Grafana labs (Loki, Grafana, Tempo, Mirmir) as we use this for monitoring, alerting and visualization
Important note: We understand that studies show women may only apply for roles when they feel they meet 100% of the requirements; therefore, we strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't check every box, as we are looking for passionate individuals with potential and a willingness to grow.
Channable was founded in 2014 in the heart of Utrecht. We are now a strong team of 320+ diverse individuals, and more than 40+ nationalities.
Joining Channable means you’re looking for a bit more than just a job. Diverse as we are, we all share our love for growth, to help, to take ownership, and create an awesome journey together. Feel free to take a further look at who we are here and on our Instagram or LinkedIn! Wanna get to know us even more? Give our Culture Playbook a read.
Channable is a fast-growing B2B SaaS platform that offers a fully integrated way to market your products online. We empower marketers and online businesses to manage, scale, and optimize their marketing.
At Channable, you’ll find a culture that values openness, craftsmanship, and collaboration. We invest in our people and give them the autonomy to drive meaningful change. You'll work on technical challenges that matter, with colleagues who care deeply about the product and each other.
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Gross monthly salary ranging from € 3.900 to € 5.400 based on a 40-hour work week. This salary range reflects our career framework. Your final role level will be determined throughout the recruitment process, based on alignment with this framework.
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8% holiday allowance - 8% of your yearly salary, which is paid together with your May salary.
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Stock Appreciation Rights: eligible employees can financially profit from Channable’s success.
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Company-wide performance bonus, up to 10% of your annual salary, determined yearly by our founders based on financial planning and targets
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Annual L&D budget of €1000 to spend on anything you want to learn. You can take full advantage of this to grow professionally.
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Saving for old age - we have a savings scheme for old age, which can accrue up to 5% of your monthly salary, or you can get an additional +2.5% to your monthly base salary.
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26 vacation days + 2 reload days based on 40 hours.
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Fresh (hot!) meals Monday to Thursday, catering to all dietary needs - including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free - to keep our team fueled and inspired! On Fridays, we switch it up by ordering in tasty sandwiches and salads.
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Traveling to our office? No problem, we got you covered (NS Business Card, or €0,25 per km if you decide to use a different means of transport).
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To work in a beautiful, historic, and charming office in the heart of Utrecht & with a flexible hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days in the office. We will provide home office supplies and an additional home office budget
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Having flexible working hours means starting your day between 8.00–10.00 am.
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You have free & anonymous access to the OpenUp platform and psychologists for mental and physical support. This free service is also available to your family members.
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Remote working for 3 weeks per year, and an additional 3 weeks if you live as an expat in the Netherlands!
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Are you going to become a parent? We think it is important that you spend time with your newborn. Enjoy 5 weeks of 100% paid partner leave.
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We want you to feel good - please feel free to use our discounted Urban Sport Club subscription
- Channaweekend - Every year we go for a long weekend with all our colleagues from all over the world.
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Channaweek - We believe in bringing people together. That’s why we organize global events like Channaweek where our entire international team gathers in Utrecht to connect and learn from one another.
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Additional working conditions like massages, an in-office bar (Channabar), events, personal training sessions at our Channagym, and many more!
Are you interested? Please apply by clicking on the "apply now" button below. Please send your application in English. If it's a match, Ioana (our Tech Talent Acquisition Partner) will get in touch with you for an introductory call. After that, you'll be invited for interviews. We look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible!
Interested in more than one Python team? Applying to a single vacancy is enough. We review every candidate for all our current openings to find the best match for your skills.
Important note: We know that in the current AI era, it's tempting to use technology to polish your interview performance. While we value your ambition, please do not use AI assistance during the screening process, so we can get to know the real person behind the resume.
Note: Contact by job agencies and recruiters will not be appreciated. Each recruiter or headhunter who approaches us agrees with a donation of €250 for Make-A-Wish.
At Channable, we strive to create and foster an environment of belonging and collaboration and we believe in diverse and inclusive teams.
