Technical Lead - Python

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of Python developers
• Define coding standards, development workflows, and architectural best practices
• Drive the adoption of modern development methodologies and tools

Architecture and Design

• Architect scalable, maintainable Python-based solutions
• Ensure adherence to design patterns and architectural principles
• Review system architecture and provide recommendations for improvement

Core Technical Skills

• Proficient in Python and key libraries/frameworks such as NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch
• Strong grasp of machine learning algorithms, statistical methods, and NLP frameworks (e.g., spaCy, NLTK, BERT, GPT)
• Experience in data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), Docker, and Kubernetes

Team Management

• Foster a collaborative team culture and mentor junior developers
• Assign and prioritize tasks, ensuring alignment with project timelines and goals

Project Management

• Lead planning, estimation, and execution of development projects using Agile/Scrum
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical deliverables

Quality Assurance

• Implement robust testing strategies (unit, integration) and CI/CD practices
• Ensure code quality via peer reviews and automated testing frameworks

Technical Documentation

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including API references, system architecture, and deployment processes

Research and Innovation

• Stay current with emerging technologies in the Python ecosystem
• Evaluate and implement new tools, libraries, or methodologies to enhance productivity and performance

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting

• Lead efforts in debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical issues
• Minimize downtime and maintain high system availability

Communication

• Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Present project updates, technical solutions, and architectural decisions clearly and confidently

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred)
• 7+ years of experience in Python development with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership role
• Expertise in Python frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask)
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Proven experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies
• Solid experience in ML or NLP projects is a strong advantage
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Additional Desired Skills:

• Python-related certifications
• Experience with frontend technologies (HTML/CSS, JavaScript) for full-stack collaboration
• Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD, and automated deployments
• Strong documentation and presentation skills