We are seeking an experienced Lead Python Engineer to manage a Scrum team of 4–6 developers and testers while serving as the primary liaison with client representatives. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with strong communication and delivery skills. You will drive the design and architecture of AI solutions, oversee the full development lifecycle, and foster a collaborative team culture while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software.
Core Responsibilities
Lead a Scrum team of 4–6 engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.
Act as the central point of contact for client representatives, ensuring transparency and responsiveness.
Define project scope, priorities, and timelines in collaboration with project managers and stakeholders.
Design and architect scalable AI-driven solutions, including RAG apps, vector DB integrations, and agentic frameworks.
Contribute as a hands-on developer, delivering high-quality Python/FastAPI code and performing rigorous code reviews.
Utilize design patterns effectively, explaining and introducing them where beneficial.
Promote software engineering best practices, including security, scalability, and performance optimization.
Oversee DevOps processes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployments across Azure, AWS, or GCP.
Ensure solutions comply with data privacy and security standards (OAuth, JWT, OWASP).
Maintain project documentation and provide progress reports.
Support team members’ professional growth and promote their well-being.
Proactively identify opportunities for process, quality, and performance improvements.
Requirements / Must-Haves
8+ years in software development with leadership experience.
Strong Python expertise (FastAPI, RESTful API, async programming).
Experience with AI/GenAI projects (e.g., RAG apps, vector DBs, LangChain, LlamaIndex, agentic frameworks).
Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, microservices, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
Cloud experience with Azure (preferred); exposure to AWS or GCP.
Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases, Redis, and scalable data design.
Experience with CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, Azure App Insights).
Strong understanding of security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, OWASP).
Proficiency in Angular or React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Excellent English communication skills and a consultant mindset—able to guide, explain, and propose innovations.
Ability to work effectively with teams in the US time zone (availability until 6pm CET minimum, longer overlap preferred).
Nice-to-Haves
Azure DevOps, GitHub CI/CD.
Security expertise: SQLi, XSS, CSRF mitigation.
Experience with profiling tools, static code analysis, and ITIL-based incident management.
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with resilience under pressure.
Clear and confident communicator, capable of bridging technical and non-technical audiences.
Proactive, accountable, and adaptable leader with strong decision-making skills.
Skilled in conflict resolution, maintaining positivity, and supporting team well-being.
Results-driven with a strong sense of ownership and integrity.
What do we offer you?
Attractive salary
Large freedom and real influence
No unhealthy competition, team approach to meeting challenges
Remote-first, flexible working culture
Company apartments in cool cities across Europe: work and enjoy a memorable getaway
About Us
We are a software house with 18 years of experience and a global portfolio of projects. We help businesses modernize, scale, and innovate through custom software solutions — always with a focus on flexibility and quality. Our team embraces unconventional ideas and new technologies, delivering solutions that drive real impact. If you value professionalism, creativity, and a strong engineering culture, you'll feel at home here.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 54.000,00€ - 120.000,00€ per year
Experience:
Python: 7 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote