Senior Python Developer (Team Lead Potential)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Python Developer to join our global engineering team. The ideal candidate is not only an expert in Python development but also capable of mentoring others, driving code quality, and contributing to architectural decisions. This is a great opportunity for someone ready to take on leadership responsibilities within a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Details

• Location: Remote (Europe or LATAM preferred)
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract
• Timezone: Must be available to work within EST hours
• Start Date: ASAP

• Language Requirements: English — B2+ or higher

   

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain backend applications using Python.
• Conduct code reviews, identify improvements, and refactor existing codebases for scalability and performance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, production-grade solutions.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Participate in architectural design and technical planning discussions.
• Ensure clean, efficient, and maintainable code aligned with best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial experience with Python (Django, FastAPI, or Flask).
• Proven experience in code review, refactoring, and enforcing best practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in English (B2+).
• Previous team leadership experience or readiness to grow into a leadership role.
• Comfortable working and collaborating in EST timezone.

Nice to Have

• Experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, or async frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Docker, or cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Knowledge of data processing, ETL, or machine learning pipelines.