Python/Golang Tech Lead

About the job:

This is both a technical position and a leadership role. You are expected to open your IDE and get your hands dirty, but also to mentor other developers and recruit a world-class team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage our backend team and mentor team members
• Design and develop new features in Python and/or Golang
• Work closely with management and product deliver value fast
• Dive into to tricky technical and architectural issues
• Uphold strong standards through code reviews and design evaluations.
• Assist in the recruitment, training, and onboarding of new technical staff.

About you:

• You are super technical, with experience in backend development.
• You are proactive at giving and receiving feedback continuously. You strike a balance between short-term goals and long-term vision. You have deep knowledge of modern technologies and architectures.
• You are independent and a fast learner. You like to work in a dynamic environment and can handle unplanned situations.
• Being a people person is a must, as is taking the lead and getting things done.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of hands-on coding experience
• Experience managing teams – big advantage
• Action-oriented
• Strategic thinker
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders
• Great software design skills
• Great verbal and written skills in English
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or DevOps (advantage)