Python Consultant for Scalability Initiative

Start date: End of January / Start of February
End date: 3 months with extension 3+3+3 etc
Allocation: 100%
Location: Oslo
Deadline: Asap

Are you passionate about scalable backend architectures and cloud-native solutions? We are seeking a skilled consultant to help drive the evolution and scaling of a large-scale failure analytics platform. The service ingests failure logs from thousands of devices and test runs daily and performs real-time analysis to support mission-critical diagnostics across multiple products.

To support greater scalability, reliability, and maintainability, the platform is transitioning toward a Kubernetes-based deployment model. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in system architecture, deep Python expertise, and hands-on experience building and running services in Kubernetes environments.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the analytics team to design a scalable, cloud-native architecture for crash and failure analysis in Kubernetes.
  *Contribute to the planning and execution of the migration from VM-based infrastructure to Kubernetes.
• Refactor the existing Python codebase for containerization and Kubernetes deployment.
• Identify and implement improvements for scalability, reliability, and performance during the migration.
• Take ownership of architectural decisions and technical deliverables, working independently while engaging with the team.
• Share insights and best practices for cloud-native Python services and distributed systems.

Qualifications:

• Solid experience developing backend services in Python.
• Proven experience designing, deploying, and maintaining services on Kubernetes.
• Strong architectural skills, with a track record of building scalable and reliable solutions.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex tasks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.

Application process:

• Updated CV
• Start date
• Location
• Hourly price in NOK

Send it to angelica.skoldulf@witted.com or henrik.tufte@witted.com