Python Tech Lead

We are looking for a Python Teach 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:

• 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.


• 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.


• Understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) concepts (Terraform or Bicep is a plus).


• Excellent communication skills and Upper-Intermediate+ English for collaboration with international stakeholders.

Nice to have:

• Experience building or scaling self-managed engineering teams.


• 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.


• 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.

We offer*:

• Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible


• A competitive salary and good compensation package


• Personalized career growth


• Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)


• Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing


• Education reimbursement


• Memorable anniversary presents


• Corporate events and team buildings


• Other location-specific benefits

*not applicable for freelancers