Python Technical Lead

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Tech Lead to design, develop, and maintain serverless applications using Python and AWS technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building scalable, high-performance back-end systems and a deep understanding of AWS serverless services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, SNS, SQS, S3, and others. This role requires a strong technical leader who can guide teams, architect solutions, and contribute to the overall success of our fintech products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and Develop Solutions: Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure back-end services using Python and AWS serverless technologies.
• Serverless Application Development: Build and maintain serverless applications leveraging AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, SNS, SQS, and other AWS services.
• Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, promoting best practices in software development, testing, and DevOps.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business needs.
• Automation and CI/CD: Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring to ensure high availability and rapid deployment of services.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize back-end services for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring the efficient use of AWS resources.
• Security: Ensure that all solutions adhere to industry best practices for security, including data protection, access controls, and encryption.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API documentation, and deployment guides.
• Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in production environments, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in Python, AWS serverless technologies, and fintech/banking technology stacks, and apply this knowledge to improve our systems.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in back-end software development, with at least 6 years of hands-on experience in Python.
  • Extensive experience with AWS serverless technologies, including Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, SNS, SQS, S3, ECS, EKS and other related services.
  • Proven experience in leading technical teams and delivering complex, scalable cloud-based solutions in the fintech or banking sectors.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in Python and related frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django).
  • Deep understanding of AWS serverless architecture and best practices.
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems.
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring using AWS services (e.g., CodePipeline, CloudWatch, X-Ray).
• Leadership:
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Problem-Solving:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with financial services industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer, or similar.

Working:       Hybrid (Office + Home)

Location:       London, UK

Experience:   8 – 15 Years