Senior Python → Team Lead Python

A strong Python developer who is ready to take on a Team Lead role managing 5 Python engineers.

Join a fast-growing B2B data startup where you'll lead a team of Python engineers and build high-load, event-driven systems that process over 1.5B data points daily.

You’ll be managing a team of 5 Python engineers working on a core product that was launched 1.5 years ago and continues to scale rapidly.

Tech Stack

• Python (FastAPI or Flask), SQLAlchemy, async/await
• PostgreSQL, NoSQL
• Kafka or other message brokers
• Docker, Kubernetes
• AWS, CI/CD, Pytest
• Clean Architecture

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable REST API services
• Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Architect microservices and event-driven systems
• Write clean, modular, and testable code
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers and data engineers
• Implement testing with Pytest and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Deploy services using Docker and Kubernetes
• Work with AWS and contribute to DevOps processes

Who We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of backend development experience, focused on Python
• Hands-on experience with FastAPI or Flask and async/await
• Proficiency with SQLAlchemy or similar ORM
• Proven experience designing microservices and event-driven architectures
• Solid understanding of clean architecture and code quality principles
• Experience with Docker; AWS experience is a strong plus
• Strong analytical skills, independence, and proactiveness

• Leadership experience or a clear readiness to step into a team lead role

   

What We Offer

• Location: office in central Kyiv (Podil, Poshtova Ploshcha)
• Work format: hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
• Medical insurance
• 20 paid vacation days + 5 sick days
• Flexible hours and option to shift workdays
• Team activities, happy hours, snacks