Senior Python Technical Lead

Role Overview

• Spearhead the architecture, development, and deployment of resilient, scalable, and high-performance applications and services, predominantly in Python, actively incorporating advanced AI technologies to optimize code generation and boost efficiency.
• Employ Python for automation scripting, data processing, machine learning integration, and API creation as required, utilizing AI-driven coding tools to accelerate development timelines.
• Function as a technical mentor and leader for software engineers, offering guidance on leading practices, code integrity, design paradigms, problem-solving methodologies, and the effective utilization of AI-assisted development platforms.
• Orchestrate architectural dialogues and decisions for both nascent and established systems, ensuring alignment with the overarching company technical roadmap.
• Develop reusable libraries and modular frameworks for enterprise use.
• Work with Spark / PySpark for large-scale data processing.
• Perform thorough code reviews to ensure compliance with coding guidelines, enhance performance, and maintain system stability.
• Collaborate closely with product management, QA, DevOps, and other engineering departments to delineate requirements, scope projects, and guarantee successful project delivery.
• Identify and implement avenues for system enhancements, performance tuning, and the reduction of technical debt.
• Advocate for software development best practices, including continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), automated testing strategies, and comprehensive observability.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges across diverse environments, ensuring prompt solutions.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, assessing and recommending their adoption, especially within the domain of AI-driven development.

Requirements

• 6+ years of extensive professional experience in software development, with a primary emphasis on Python.
• Experience in large-scale data environments
• Expertise with Python for scripting, automation, data manipulation, or backend system development.
• Proven ability to leverage AI-powered coding assistants, such as GitHub, Copilot or similar platforms, to achieve efficient and high-quality code creation.
• Comprehensive grasp of object-oriented design principles established design patterns, data structures, and algorithmic solutions.
• Demonstrated track record in a technical leadership or lead developer capacity, responsible for guiding development teams and championing technical initiatives.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical thinking, and debugging capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal communication, collaborative skills, and leadership acumen, coupled with the capacity to influence and guide others.

Tech Stack

• Azure
• Jenkins
• PySpark
• Python
• Spark

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays