Job VC

We are looking for a
Python Teach Lead
to join our team!
Our client
is a global enterprise software company building an AI-powered SaaS documentation platform on Microsoft Azure. The project focuses on enhancing a production-grade platform by improving architecture, CI/CD, test automation, and scalability. We're looking for a hands-on Python Technical Lead who will initially drive technical delivery and later build and lead a small engineering team in Europe.
Responsibilities:
Lead the technical delivery of a Python engineering team, combining hands-on development with technical leadership and mentoring.
Design and drive the platform architecture, focusing on CI/CD, observability, scalability, reliability, and production readiness.
Review code, establish engineering best practices, and maintain high code quality in an AI-assisted development environment.
Build and evolve a comprehensive test automation strategy (unit, integration, and end-to-end testing) to ensure reliable software delivery.
Contribute directly to backend development, CI/CD pipelines, and platform improvements using Python and Microsoft Azure.
Coordinate sprint activities, resolve cross-team dependencies, and collaborate closely with distributed engineering teams across Europe, the US, and India.
Support the growth of the European engineering team and help establish a self-managed Scrum team.
Share expertise in GitLab, CI/CD, and engineering practices through mentoring and knowledge transfer.

Requirements:
6-7+ years of commercial experience with
Python
and hands-on backend development.
Previous experience as a
Technical Lead
or Lead Python Engineer, including architecture design, code reviews, mentoring, and technical decision-making.
Experience building or scaling self-managed engineering teams.
Strong experience with
CI/CD pipelines
, preferably
GitLab CI
(GitHub Actions is a plus).
Hands-on experience with
Microsoft Azure
, including services such as App Services, Azure Functions, Key Vault, and Storage.
Solid understanding of
Docker
and containerized applications.
Experience designing and implementing
test automation strategies
(unit, integration, and end-to-end testing).
Experience with
Azure Application Insights
or similar observability and monitoring solutions.
Excellent communication skills and
Upper-Intermediate+ English
for collaboration with international stakeholders.

Nice to have:
Experience defining
non-functional requirements
(performance, scalability, reliability, security).
Knowledge of
security and compliance
practices, including release governance, vulnerability scanning, and dependency management.
Experience working in
enterprise environments
with SSO, proxies, and compliance requirements.
Understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) concepts (Terraform or Bicep is a plus).
Experience with
monorepo
architecture and tooling.
Knowledge of
multi-region cloud deployments
.
Experience with
RAG-based applications
, Azure AI Search, or AI indexing pipelines.
Experience with
React
or frontend CI/CD.
Experience leading teams working in
AI-assisted development environments
.