Tech Lead Python Engineer in Academy SMART

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced lead backend software engineer to oversee the architecture and management of our backend infrastructure and systems.
In this role, you will guide a team of developers in creating high-performance, scalable, and reliable backend services and APIs that power our products across web, mobile, and various platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Backend Development Leadership: Oversee backend development activities including architectural design, coding, testing, and deployment;
• Technical Guidance: Direct technical decision-making and standardize tools, programming languages, and frameworks for backend development;
• Optimization of Backend Components: We design and optimize backend components such as APIs, microservices, databases, cloud services, and queues;
• Team Leadership: Guide and mentor members of the backend team, promoting engineering best practices;
• System Monitoring: Oversee the health, availability, and performance of backend systems. Troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly;
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers and front-end developers to understand business requirements and integrate backend services seamlessly;
• Technology Evaluation: Stay updated with the latest technologies and assess their potential integration within our systems.

Requirements:

• Experience: At least 5+ years in IT sphere;
• Experience in backend development and architectural design;
• Programming Proficiency: Expertise in languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, Ruby, or equivalent;
• Deep Knowledge: Comprehensive experience with web applications, APIs, REST, microservices, and database systems;
• Team Leadership: A proven track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams;
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams;
• Technical Mastery: A strong understanding of scalability, security, testing, and deployment methodologies;
• Technical Expertise: Knowledge of data structures, algorithm design, and system optimization;
• Cloud Experience: Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or similar providers;
• Integrating and Identity Management: Experience integrating client systems using SSO and other approaches;
• Veeva System: Experience working with Veeva systems would be nice to have.

We offer:

• 20 working days of paid vacation per year;
• Official holidays of Ukraine — days off;
• Modern equipment for work;
• Corporate events;
• External and internal training: conferences, professional events, courses, corporate e-learning platforms;
• English speaking club;
• Work in a respectful and supportive team.
  
  We are looking forward to your application!