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Tech Lead - Python & AI
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Lead / principal · Not stated
Level inferred from job title
Job description
Technical Lead role at Nearform, leading software engineering teams and projects, with a focus on Python and AI application development. The role involves client collaboration, technical delivery, and mentoring.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
What you'll do
- Lead software engineering teams through technical delivery
- Mentor engineers and provide direct line management or mentoring
- Work directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements
- Turn designs into reality taking into account business needs
- Improve code standards and provide feedback to those around you
- Approach high-level problems with architecture design and decision-making
What we're looking for
- Significant experience in software engineering
- 2+ years of experience leading projects and mentoring as a Technical Lead
- Professional experience with Python
- Experience with AI application development and Agentic frameworks and platforms (e.g., LangGraph, Agentspace, etc.)
- Experience working directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements
- Proven experience working with Kubernetes for container orchestration
- Strong CI/CD experience, including hands-on work with Terraform, Helm, and other cloud-native IaC technologies
- Deep understanding of observability practices, with practical experience using OpenTelemetry (OTel) and related tooling
- Experience leading software engineering teams through technical delivery and either direct line management or mentoring
- Deep understanding of agile ways of working, best practices and design patterns
- Deep understanding of test-driven development and testing best practices
- Deep understanding of version control tools, e.g., Git
- Understanding of DevOps practices and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR)
- Empathy and people skills
Benefits
Remote Working Allowance: every 2 years, a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in GBP) to set up a comfortable and productive workspace
- Annual Company Bonus
- Work Remotely and Flexibly
- Paid Time Off Package: annual leave of 25 days plus public holidays, sick leave, marriage leave and many more
- Training and Development Allowance
- Healthcare: additional private healthcare
- Pension & Insurances: pension match of up to 5% and Income Protection and Death in Service
How to get hired
- 1Talent Call (30 mins via Zoom)
- 2Panel Interview (60 mins via Zoom) with two Technical Directors
- 3Technical Lead Assessment (90 mins via Zoom) covering Architecture Design, Technical Implementation, and Code Standards and Feedback
- 4There may also be an additional interview with the client depending on the project
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About Nearform
Mission
Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do.
Key facts
- Global team built on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence
- Conducts manual and electronic identity verification checks for prospective employees
What they value
- Respect
- Inclusivity
- Diversity
- Excellence
- Technical excellence
- Collaboration
- Continuous learning