Python Team Lead Developer

We are seeking a highly skilledPython Team Lead Developer to join our dynamic team, where you will take ownership of solutions end-to-end and lead a group of talented Python developers.

With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving technical and architectural decisions, ensuring high-quality delivery, and fostering growth within the team.

Responsibilities

• Own team solutions from requirements analysis through deployment and production support
• Ensure quality, performance, and reliability of all deliverables and proactively resolve production issues
• Lead and mentor a team of 5-7 Python developers while fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Enforce platform standards and best practices, particularly for microservices architecture and API-first development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Business Analytics, Design, Frontend, and Mobile to align on requirements and API contracts
• Conduct code reviews to ensure consistency and adherence to agreed-upon standards
• Oversee Azure deployments using Kubernetes and Docker with CI/CD workflows via GitHub Actions
• Implement scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using Python 3.12 and FastAPI
• Ensure robust testing practices with tools like pytest, ruff, and mypy for high code quality
• Break down requirements into actionable tasks and manage timely delivery of projects under tight deadlines
• Proactively identify technical risks and dependencies and take measures for mitigation
• Evaluate new technologies and stay current with industry trends

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software development with a focus on Python
• Expertise in building scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI
• Proficiency in testing frameworks like pytest and tools for code quality such as ruff and mypy
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration with Kubernetes and Docker
• Background in using cloud platforms like Azure and configuring CI/CD workflows with GitHub Actions
• Capability to define and enforce platform standards, particularly in API-first development using OpenAPI specs
• Familiarity with inter-service communication and API contract design aligned with architectural best practices
• Skills in mentoring teams and fostering collaborative learning environments
• Understanding of system reliability, scalability, and performance optimization

Nice to have

• Qualifications in presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Showcase of technical leadership in driving complex initiatives from requirements to production
• Familiarity with balancing delivery speed with technical excellence in fast-paced environments