Python Technical Lead

Quick Facts

• Role: Python Technical Lead
• Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of 5+ data engineers
• Focus: Distributed backend solutions and API development for deploying/querying models
• Environment: Restricted Azure Greenfield; models hosted via Azure Databricks

Description

You will drive the design, development, and deployment of backend platform capabilities in an Azure Greenfield environment that will host AI models. The role includes designing a REST API for users to query models and establishing model deployment guidelines using MLflow wrappers. You will also implement CI/CD best practices with GitLab and ensure code quality, testing, and deployment automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of backend platform capabilities in a restricted Azure Greenfield environment
• Design and implement an API for users to query models
• Use Azure Databricks to host and deploy models
• Define processes and guidelines for model deployment, including MLflow wrapping and API design
• Implement CI/CD best practices using GitLab to ensure testing and deployment automation
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5+ engineers

Requirements

• 8+ years of data engineering experience; 2+ years in a leadership role
• Strong Python expertise and key data engineering libraries (multithreading, async, REST API, exceptions, Pydantic)
• Strong Azure cloud experience: Azure Databricks, Azure App Service, IAM/RBAC
• Proficiency with CI/CD workflows, GitLab version control, and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
• Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced agile environment
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

• Hybrid work model with opportunity to work remotely within Poland
• Chance to work abroad up to 60 days annually
• Business-driven relocation opportunities
• Career development programs, mentoring, soft skills, and well-being programs
• Certifications (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)
• English classes
• Stable pay and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount)
• Comprehensive benefits package: health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers
• Referral bonuses up to $2,000
• Offices with entertainment and relaxation zones (snacks, coffee, table tennis, football, etc.)
• Corporate, social, and well-being events