Tech Lead (Python) / Development Manager

Quick Facts

• Role: Tech Lead (Python) / Development Manager

• Team size: 5–6 developers

• Coding focus: ~20–40% of time

Description

You will lead and develop a team of 5–6 developers, ensuring strong solution architecture and high code quality for Python-based projects. You’ll plan work, manage backlog priorities, enforce engineering standards (code review, automated tests, technical documentation), and collaborate with the business to translate requirements into delivery tasks. You’ll also design and build cloud-first services (mainly on Google Cloud) and work across on-premise environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of 5–6 developers (feedback, 1:1 meetings, technical development)

• Own solution architecture and code quality for Python projects

• Plan team work, manage backlog, and set priorities

• Maintain software delivery standards: code review, automated tests, technical documentation

• Design and develop cloud services (primarily Google Cloud) and on-premise environments

• Partner with business to gather/clarify requirements, convert them into technical tasks, and estimate work

• Participate in hiring and team expansion, including with outsourcing partners

• Actively contribute hands-on (about 20–40% coding and architecture)

Requirements

• Very strong Python knowledge for reviewing team code and making architecture decisions

• Minimum 3 years of experience managing a development team or serving as a Tech Lead

• Hands-on experience with at least one public cloud: Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure

• Experience running IT projects from requirements to design, development, and deployment

• Knowledge of software engineering best practices: automated testing, CI/CD, code review, and version control

• Very good English

Benefits

Support from a consultant to prepare for the recruitment interview and help ensure a high-quality recruitment process.