Python Team Lead Offline

We are looking for a Backend Team Lead for the Data Collection team of our partner company. The team will take full ownership of all aspects of data collection, including: 

- Development and maintenance of crawlers and tracking systems.

- Handling documentation, monitoring, and ensuring seamless integration with relevant vendors (e.g., proxy providers, crawler tools, and data API providers).
 

Responsibilities: 

- Development, maintenance, and monitoring of data collection infrastructure.

- Collaborating with the backend team to optimize the data collection processes

- Be part of the on-call shifts to ensure continuous support for data crawling and tracking operations. 

- Providing support for all issues related to data crawling and tracking.
 

Management Requirements:
- Strong English proficiency for both verbal and written communication.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and work effectively in a team environment. 

- Organized and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

- Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems. 

- Experience working in remote positions, with the ability to manage tasks and communicate effectively in a distributed team. 

- At least 1 year of experience as a team lead, managing and guiding teams to achieve goals.
 

Technical Expertise 

- Proficiency in Python – Mandatory 3 years. 

- Experience with databases (e.g., MongoDB, S3, PostgreSQL). 

- Knowledge of web scraping tools and frameworks, including Selenium. 

- Familiarity with server-client architecture in Python, particularly Celery.

- Hands-on experience with messaging technologies, such as Kafka and Kombu. 

- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.

- Experience with AWS services, including ECS and EC2. 

- Knowledge of Docker and containerization. 

This role offers the opportunity to lead a team that forms the backbone of our data operations. Candidates who meet the requirements and demonstrate a proactive approach to challenges will thrive in this environment.