Lead Python Engineer - Backend

Job Brief

As a Lead Python Engineer, you will architect and build the core backend systems that power our B2B platform, directly impacting thousands of enterprise users. You will take ownership of our cloud infrastructure, drive key architectural decisions, and mentor a talented team of engineers, shaping the future of our technology stack.

In this role, you will leverage your deep expertise in Python and AWS to design, build, and deploy scalable and resilient services. This position offers a significant opportunity to explore AI integration using technologies like OpenAI and LangChain, providing a clear path for growth into a principal engineering or architectural leadership role.

We foster a collaborative and innovative culture that values technical excellence and work-life balance. We offer competitive compensation with equity, comprehensive health benefits, and the autonomy to make a substantial impact on our product and engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of core backend services and APIs using Python.
• Architect and maintain highly scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Mentor and guide a team of backend engineers, fostering their technical and professional growth.
• Drive our technical roadmap, leading initiatives to enhance system performance and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and frontend engineers to deliver robust features.
• Champion engineering best practices for code quality, automated testing, and CI/CD processes.
• Analyze and improve the performance, security, and reliability of our production systems.
• Own major projects from architectural design through to successful launch and operation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Demonstrated expertise in Python and experience building large-scale, distributed systems.
• Strong command of cloud computing, particularly with AWS services and architecture.
• Proven experience in a technical leadership or mentorship capacity for an engineering team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to architect complex, scalable solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with AI/ML integration using libraries like OpenAI or LangChain.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Exposure to other backend technologies, including Node.js.
• Previous experience working on high-scale B2B or SaaS platforms.