Lead Python Engineer [J231]

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We are seeking an experienced Lead Python Engineer to manage a Scrum team of 4–6 developers and testers while serving as the primary liaison with client representatives. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with strong communication and delivery skills. You will drive the design and architecture of AI solutions, oversee the full development lifecycle, and foster a collaborative team culture while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead a Scrum team of 4–6 engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Act as the central point of contact for client representatives, ensuring transparency and responsiveness.
• Define project scope, priorities, and timelines in collaboration with project managers and stakeholders.
• Design and architect scalable AI-driven solutions, including RAG apps, vector DB integrations, and agentic frameworks.
• Contribute as a hands-on developer, delivering high-quality Python/FastAPI code and performing rigorous code reviews.
• Utilize design patterns effectively, explaining and introducing them where beneficial.
• Promote software engineering best practices, including security, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Oversee DevOps processes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployments across Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Ensure solutions comply with data privacy and security standards (OAuth, JWT, OWASP).
• Maintain project documentation and provide progress reports.
• Support team members’ professional growth and promote their well-being.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process, quality, and performance improvements.

Requirements / Must-Haves

• 8+ years in software development with leadership experience.
• Strong Python expertise (FastAPI, RESTful API, async programming).
• Experience with AI/GenAI projects (e.g., RAG apps, vector DBs, LangChain, LlamaIndex, agentic frameworks).
• Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, microservices, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Cloud experience with Azure (preferred); exposure to AWS or GCP.
• Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases, Redis, and scalable data design.
• Experience with CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, Azure App Insights).
• Strong understanding of security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, OWASP).
• Proficiency in Angular or React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Excellent English communication skills and a consultant mindset—able to guide, explain, and propose innovations.
• Ability to work effectively with teams in the US time zone (availability until 6pm CET minimum, longer overlap preferred).

Nice-to-Haves

• Azure DevOps, GitHub CI/CD.
• Security expertise: SQLi, XSS, CSRF mitigation.
• Experience with profiling tools, static code analysis, and ITIL-based incident management.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with resilience under pressure.
• Clear and confident communicator, capable of bridging technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proactive, accountable, and adaptable leader with strong decision-making skills.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, maintaining positivity, and supporting team well-being.
• Results-driven with a strong sense of ownership and integrity.

What do we offer you?

• Attractive salary
• Large freedom and real influence
• No unhealthy competition, team approach to meeting challenges
• Remote-first, flexible working culture
• Company apartments in cool cities across Europe: work and enjoy a memorable getaway

About Us

We are a software house with 18 years of experience and a global portfolio of projects. We help businesses modernize, scale, and innovate through custom software solutions — always with a focus on flexibility and quality. Our team embraces unconventional ideas and new technologies, delivering solutions that drive real impact. If you value professionalism, creativity, and a strong engineering culture, you'll feel at home here.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €54,000.00-€120,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Python: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Remote