Python Lead / Architect

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Python Lead/ Architect to join our engineering team and help us create dynamic software applications for our clients. In this role, you will be responsible for writing and testing scalable code, developing back-end components, and integrating user-facing elements in collaboration with front-end developers. To be successful as a Python Lead, you should possess in-depth knowledge of object-relational mapping, experience with server-side logic, and above-average knowledge of Python programming. Ultimately, as a top-class Python developer, you should be able to design highly responsive web-applications that perfectly meet the needs of the client.

What You?ll Do

Be fully responsible for the quality of code for which the team is responsible (either through personal review or thoughtful delegation) 
Write code whenever required (this is not a pure management role) 
Participate in the development and evangelization of the Python coding standards within the organization 
Take full responsibility for delivering solutions into production (working through operations teams) 
Be responsible for training and mentoring developers on the team and recommending actions around hiring, firing and promotion 
Work with the technical project management to create and maintain a prioritized backlog and schedule for the team 
Be responsible for architectural decisions in consultation with other members of the engineering leadership 
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed 
Display solid fiscal responsibility by managing and adhering to budgets and always seeking out operating efficiencies and economies

Expertise You?ll Bring

4+ years in leading development teams 
Leading teams successfully in a dynamic, fast time to market and customer focused environment 
Leading initiatives where teams were comprised of onshore and offshore resources 
Working with HTML / CSS / JS 
Programming in Python 
Leveraging serverless architecture within AWS or similar cloud platforms 
Developing server-side web applications, REST APIs, and / or microservices 
Working with small, nimble development teams 
Cybersecurity concepts and technologies 
Data pipelines or distributed message queues 
Internet / Web technologies, such as web browsers, AJAX, HTTP, HTML / XML, REST, JavaScript, CSS, XSL / XSLT, XPATH etc 
Strong organizational ability, including quick responses in a fast-paced environment 
Commitment to quality and an eye for detail 
Passion for software security 
Eagerness to learn new technology and solve problems 
Inclusive, roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic ? show a willingness to participate in daily workloads when needed to meet deadlines