Job Description

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: 45,000.00-102,000.00 per year

Experience:

Python: 7 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote