Lead Python Engineer

We are looking for a Python Tech Lead to take ownership of backend architecture technical leadership code quality and team development.Haga clic en "Solicitar" a continuación para enviar su candidatura. Asegúrese de que su CV está actualizado y de que ha leído primero las especificaciones del puesto.You will work on complex backend systems design scalable architectures and lead a talented engineering team collaborating closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.You will play a key role in shaping the product roadmap making strategic architecture decisions and ensuring that delivery aligns with business goals.A key component of the initiative is the development of internal AI-powered capabilities including a generic chatbot and voice-to-text features. You will provide technical leadership for AI integrations ensuring scalable maintainable and performant systems. Basic German is a plus but your expertise in strategy technical leadership and hands-on delivery is what matters most.Why Join UsLead a high-impact project with real public-sector relevanceTake ownership of architecture and system design end-to-endInfluence the product roadmap and technical directionWork with a talented collaborative engineering teamContribute to AI-driven innovative features with large-scale impactResponsibilitiesOwn backend architecture and technical decisions for scalable high-load systemsLead the team in designing implementing and maintaining backend services and APIsGuide technical design reviews code quality and engineering best practicesBalance hands-on development (4060%) with leadership and mentoring (4060%)Oversee scalability performance optimization and reliability of production systemsLead incident response bug fixing and production issue resolutionProvide technical guidance for AI / LLM-powered features such as chatbots and voice-to-text integrationCollaborate closely with Product Frontend and AI / ML teams to translate requirements into technical solutionsDrive adoption of observability monitoring and testing standards across the teamMentor and support engineers to foster team growth and knowledge sharingMust-Have Skills5 years experience in Software Development and 2 years in Tech Lead / Team Lead roles on large-scale software projectsStrong product mindset with experience in team organization task prioritization and project planningAbility to make and own technical and architectural decisionsStrong problem-solving and proactive approachExcellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-team collaborationStrong analytical and organizational abilities; able to manage dependencies risks and cross-team planningHands-on experience with Python 3 including asynchronous programmingExperience with backend frameworks (FastAPI Django DRF)Experience designing and developing microservices or modular architecturesStrong knowledge of relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (Redis MongoDB) databasesExperience with vector storage (e.g. Qdrant)Understanding of testing strategies (pytest TDD / BDD principles)Familiarity with Docker CI / CD pipelines and production deploymentsStrong experience with Kubernetes and cloud platforms (AWS GCP Azure)Knowledge of clean code principles SOLID typing (mypy Pydantic)Experience with scalability production monitoring and incident managementExperience building GenAI or LLM-powered productsNice-to-Have SkillsExperience xsgfvud with public-sector or government digital transformation projectsFamiliarity with LangChain LlamaIndex or similar toolingExperience with open-source LLMs (LLaMA Mistral Mixtral)Experience in high-growth startup environmentsKnowledge of cost optimization for AI inference and infrastructureBasic German language skills for team onboarding and future customer projectsWe offerFlexible working format - remote office-based or flexibleA competitive salary and good compensation packagePersonalized career growthProfessional development tools (mentorship program tech talks and trainings centers of excellence and more)Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharingEducation reimbursementMemorable anniversary presentsCorporate events and team buildingsOther location-specific benefitsnot applicable for freelancersRequired ExperienceICKey SkillsAPIs,Docker,Jenkins,REST,Python,AWS,NoSQL,MySQL,JavaScript,Postgresql,Django,GITEmployment Type: Full TimeExperience: yearsVacancy: 1#J-18808-Ljbffr