Python Technical Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Guatemala.

📋 Description

• Take charge of guiding the technical direction and implementation carried out by the entire team within the established architecture throughout all phases, from conceptualization to deployment.

• Assess trade-offs among correctness, robustness, performance, and customer impact to guarantee the creation of the ideal solution, prioritizing client success.

• Develop and oversee the team's technical documentation and repository management practices, which include tasks such as creating branches, pull requests, merges, and more.

• Work in collaboration with product, design, and engineering teams to ensure necessary oversight of architecture and dependencies that affect product strategy and direction.

• Engage in code reviews, documentation, and resolving complex bug fixes, emphasizing security, performance, and reliability.

• Actively participate as a leader in the Engineering Practice community, mentoring Senior Engineers and others through Communities of Practice (CoPs) or project teams, fostering the growth of technical skills.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 10+ years of experience in web development, showcasing expertise in the following technologies:

• Proficiency in Python and its frameworks.

• Experience with PostgreSQL.

• Knowledge of AWS.

• Familiarity with Docker.

• A basic understanding of frontend development (JS, CSS, HTML).

• Knowledge of OAuth2 and OpenID Connect protocols.

• A high level of English proficiency is necessary for effective interaction with a globally distributed development team.

• Proven experience leading teams in Agile software development methodologies.

• Demonstrated ability to follow and adapt high-level architecture to meet project and client requirements.

• Capability to verify and validate architecture implementations while influencing overall architecture beyond the team.

• Proficient in applying object-oriented programming, with a preference for experience in languages like Python.

• High-level design skills using UML / C4 / ArchiMate.

• Experience in collaborating effectively with relevant information stakeholders to develop and implement well-tested, scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise-level systems that achieve the client's desired business outcomes.

• Proven initiative in mentoring other engineers and decision-makers throughout the organization.

• Strong understanding of architectural styles and design patterns, including SOLID principles and OWASP.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical Insurance benefits according to company policy.

• Life Insurance as per company policy.

• 15 days of paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays in accordance with local law.

• Paternity and maternity leave as per local law.

• Marriage, bereavement, and graduation leaves according to company policy.

• Sick leave and paid holidays per local law.

• Christmas and mid-year bonuses as per local law.

• Monthly productivity bonus according to local law.

• Discounts at local shops.

• Direct deposit for payroll.

• Paid professional certifications.