Python Tech Lead (#5451)

We are looking for a Python Tech Lead to join our team!

Our client is a global enterprise software company building an AI-powered SaaS documentation platform on Microsoft Azure. The project focuses on enhancing a production-grade platform by improving architecture, CI/CD, test automation, and scalability. We're looking for a hands-on Python Technical Lead who will initially drive technical delivery and later build and lead a small engineering team in Europe.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical delivery of a Python engineering team, combining hands-on development with technical leadership and mentoring.
• Design and drive the platform architecture, focusing on CI/CD, observability, scalability, reliability, and production readiness.
• Review code, establish engineering best practices, and maintain high code quality in an AI-assisted development environment.
• Build and evolve a comprehensive test automation strategy (unit, integration, and end-to-end testing) to ensure reliable software delivery.
• Contribute directly to backend development, CI/CD pipelines, and platform improvements using Python and Microsoft Azure.
• Coordinate sprint activities, resolve cross-team dependencies, and collaborate closely with distributed engineering teams across Europe, the US, and India.
• Support the growth of the European engineering team and help establish a self-managed Scrum team.
• Share expertise in GitLab, CI/CD, and engineering practices through mentoring and knowledge transfer.

Requirements:

• 6-7+ years of commercial experience with Python and hands-on backend development.
• Previous experience as a Technical Lead or Lead Python Engineer, including architecture design, code reviews, mentoring, and technical decision-making.
• Experience building or scaling self-managed engineering teams.
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitLab CI (GitHub Actions is a plus).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including services such as App Services, Azure Functions, Key Vault, and Storage.
• Solid understanding of Docker and containerized applications.
• Experience designing and implementing test automation strategies (unit, integration, and end-to-end testing).
• Experience with Azure Application Insights or similar observability and monitoring solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and Upper-Intermediate+ English for collaboration with international stakeholders.
• Availability for international business trips to the client.

Nice to have:

• Experience defining non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, reliability, security).
• Knowledge of security and compliance practices, including release governance, vulnerability scanning, and dependency management.
• Experience working in enterprise environments with SSO, proxies, and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) concepts (Terraform or Bicep is a plus).
• Experience with monorepo architecture and tooling.
• Knowledge of multi-region cloud deployments.
• Experience with RAG-based applications, Azure AI Search, or AI indexing pipelines.
• Experience with React or frontend CI/CD.
• Experience leading teams working in AI-assisted development environments.