Senior Python Developer & Team Leader | Remote Worldwide

Are you a seasoned Python developer with leadership acumen? Our organization seeks an exceptional Senior Python Developer to lead our engineering team while architecting scalable microservices. In this permanent, full-time position, you'll drive technical strategy, mentor talented developers, and build sophisticated systems using Python 3.11+, Django 4.2, and modern distributed architecture patterns.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a diverse team of software engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

- Architect, design, and implement robust microservices using Python 3.11+, with an emphasis on scalability and maintainability.

- Develop and optimize advanced applications using Django 4.2+ framework and RESTful API principles.

- Establish code quality standards and lead comprehensive code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices.

- Implement thorough unit testing strategies using pytest, maintaining test coverage above industry standards.

- Optimize database performance using PostgreSQL, while integrating Redis for caching and session management.

- Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications.

- Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for streamlined deployment using modern DevOps practices.

- Troubleshoot complex system issues, applying advanced diagnostic methodologies to ensure system reliability.

- Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring project momentum.

- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for system architecture and development processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- 5+ years of professional Python development experience, with demonstrable expertise in Python 3.8+ features and paradigms.

- 3+ years of proven experience building and scaling web microservices and distributed systems.

- Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience managing software development teams and mentoring junior developers.

- Advanced proficiency with Django framework, including Django REST framework for API development and ORM optimization.

- Expert-level experience writing comprehensive unit tests and implementing test-driven development practices.

- Strong background in designing, implementing, and documenting RESTful APIs following industry best practices.

- Comprehensive knowledge of PostgreSQL, including performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization.

- Advanced skills with package and dependency management tools including pip, pipenv, and virtualenv.

- Excellent Git workflow understanding, including branching strategies, merge conflict resolution, and code review processes.

- Practical experience with Scrum and Agile methodologies, with a track record of successful sprint-based delivery.

- Superior analytical and debugging skills for resolving complex system issues under pressure.

- Upper-intermediate English proficiency for effective written and verbal communication with distributed teams.

Nice to Have

- Working knowledge of Golang for performance-critical microservices and concurrent processing tasks.

- Experience with Docker containerization, multi-stage builds, and Kubernetes orchestration.

- Hands-on expertise with MySQL optimization and NoSQL databases like Redis for advanced caching strategies.

- Proficiency with Kafka or other message broker systems for building event-driven architectures.

- Front-end development capabilities with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular).

- Experience deploying and managing applications on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

- Contributions to open-source Python projects demonstrating community involvement.

- Understanding of security best practices and vulnerability mitigation in web applications.

Why Join Our Team?

Join a forward-thinking organization that values technical excellence and professional growth. We offer competitive compensation packages, flexible remote work arrangements, and challenging projects that will expand your technical horizons. You'll lead initiatives from conception to deployment while collaborating with talented professionals who respect your expertise and vision. This role provides unparalleled opportunity to shape architecture decisions and make a significant impact on our product success.