Lead Python Developer
We are seeking a motivated and highly skilled Lead Python Developer to join our team and take a hands-on leadership role in shaping the development of cutting-edge web platforms, empowering the learning experiences of millions of users worldwide. As a Lead Python Developer, you will not only contribute technically but also guide and mentor team members to achieve project goals effectively.
Responsibilities
- Define technical strategies and architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance of applications, while leveraging Python, gRPC, Google Cloud Platform services, and APIs
- Design, develop, and oversee the implementation of new features and services
- Lead development efforts for Gen AI, LLM, and AI Agent-based applications, driving innovation and excellence
- Write clean, readable, maintainable, and testable code, while continuously improving the existing codebase and feature implementations
- Establish best practices for writing unit and integration tests across the team
- Guide and oversee the definition and maintenance of infrastructure using Terraform
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with stakeholders, including engineering teams and technical leads from the customer side
- Conduct code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards, while mentoring other developers on improvements and optimizations
- Write comprehensive technical documentation for projects, processes, and tools
- Foster a collaborative environment within the team, providing both technical leadership and career development for team members
Requirements
- Extensive Python knowledge and experience (5+ years), with deep expertise in the language and its ecosystem
- At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
- Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or any other major cloud platform (AWS, Azure), along with the ability to design and optimize cloud-based solutions
- Strong command of design patterns, algorithms, and software development principles
- Demonstrated experience in OOP/OOD with web application development on a large scale
- Advanced understanding of databases and SQL, including optimization techniques
- Hands-on experience with Gen AI, LLM, AI Agent-based application development, with the ability to guide others in this area
- Ability to handle ambiguity, proactively identifying and solving problems at both technical and organizational levels
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and mentoring skills
- Excellent written and spoken English (B2+ level), enabling effective communication with diverse stakeholders
Nice to have
- In-depth familiarity with gRPC and Terraform, including best practices for deployment and use
- Proficiency in TypeScript, HTML/CSS, Angular, contributing to front-end integrations when necessary
- Exposure to Java and its ecosystem, aiding in cross-functional collaboration when required
- Working knowledge of Google tools and systems for both development and operational purposes
