Technical Leader Backend Python

This position offers you the opportunity to join a fast-growing technology organization that is redefining productivity paradigms in the software engineering industry. Thanks to our flexible, distributed model of global operation and the high caliber of our experts, we have enjoyed triple digit growth over the past five years, creating amazing career opportunities for our people.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to oversee and guide our diverse team of engineers, including Frontend, Backend, DevOps, and Design specialists. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, leadership experience, and a proven track record in software development. Key responsibilities include designing solution architectures within business constraints, managing project timelines, proposing backlog tasks for future sprints, ensuring code quality, and collaborating with other departments to align technical initiatives with business goals.

If you want to accelerate your career working with like-minded subject matter experts, solving interesting problems, and building the products of tomorrow, this opportunity is for you.

Technical Expertise – (Must Haves)

• Proficiency in Python, including demonstrated experience in leading teams of engineers in Python-based deployments
• Strong software architecture and design principles with ability to design systems with clear Separation of Concerns (SOCs) and single responsibility (SRP)
• API-driven development, including understanding of microservices and strong Restful design principles
• Automated testing strategies, including unit, integration and contract testing (at minimum)
• Deliver strong CI/CD pipelines for robust delivery of software
• Data pipeline development, including building, orchestrating and scaling; have experience with ETL frameworks
• Data integration and interoperability in complex environments

Technical Expertise – (Nice to Haves)

• Background in deployment of AI models with large experimental requirements, rather than real-time inference AI models, e.g., simulation models of real-world simulations
• Familiarity with simulation, either practical or theoretical
• Data modelling experience and/or significant experience working alongside data scientists building AI/ML products

Project Management – Must Haves

• Proven experience leading complex projects and engineering teams in an agile environment
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
• Experience with project tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Trello)
• Good stakeholder communication, able to communicate complex technical details to non-technical audiences
• Strong documentation and project reporting skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Translating product requirements into proposed technical solutions
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers
• Propose and prioritize backlog tasks for future sprints, across a number of workstreams (DevOps, back-end, front-end)
• Oversee the design, development and implementation of software projects alongside Data Scientists
• Ensure the quality and efficiency of the codebase, and support good maintenance practices for AI/ML products
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality products
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices
• Develop new features and maintain current production deployments

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 7+ years of software development experience.
• 2/3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in uncertain, rapidly evolving environments
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages covering front-end, back-end and deployment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability con convey complex technical concepts with non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Location:

• Hybrid. Office located in London. (Hayes area).
• Office presence required: Yes.
• Frequency: 2-3 times a week at the office.

Some of the benefits you’ll enjoy working with us:

• The chance to join an organization with triple-digit growth that is changing the paradigm on how software products are built.
• The opportunity to form part of an amazing, multicultural community of tech experts.
• A highly competitive compensation package.
• Medical insurance.

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