Python Engineering Lead
This role sits at the intersection of hands-on technical execution software architecture leadership and inspiring engineering excellence across unified teams. You'll set the bar for code quality help improve developer experience and drive enthusiasm for our evolution toward CI/CD test automation and release-on-demand workflows.
Key Responsibilities
* Technical Leadership & Architecture (60–70%): Lead by example – Write production-quality Python applications that demonstrate excellent coding standards comprehensive testing and clear documentation.
* Software architecture collaboration – Work with existing software/systems architecture team members while developing capability to handle architectural decisions independently.
* Modernize development practices – Guide team evolution toward CI/CD automated testing and Kanban-based throughput optimization.
* Champion AI-assisted development – Model effective use of tools like Cursor and Claude Code to accelerate development workflows.
Team Leadership & Galvanizing
* Unify development organization – Integrate separate Plotly and data modeling teams into cohesive group delivering integrated software solutions.
* Champion technical initiatives and help the team get excited about new approaches tools and improvements.
* Energize development processes – Lead daily standups planning sessions and retrospectives with enthusiasm that maintains team momentum.
* Mentor through collaboration – Provide 'shoulder to shoulder' technical mentoring through pairing sessions code reviews and collaborative problem-solving rather than formal training programs.
Strategic Planning & Collaboration
* Quarterly planning participation – Work with Actuarial Solutions Architect and Client Delivery Team Leads to assess technical feasibility provide capacity estimates and ensure realistic quarterly commitments.
* Kanban and throughput optimization – Work with cycle time throughput and other Kanban-based KPIs to optimize team performance.
Technical Requirements
* 8+ years professional software development experience with strong Python expertise.
* 2+ years of leading experience.
* Experience with Azure Cloud.
* Web application development using frameworks like Flask Django or FastAPI.
* Database proficiency – SQL databases query optimization and data architecture decisions.
* Testing discipline – Unit testing integration testing and automated testing practices including BDD and TDD methodologies.
We Offer
* Flexible Paid time off (PTO for any reason including sick days no specified limits and flexible work schedule.
* Personal laptop.
* Health/Sport Budget.
* Fully remote.
As a Senior Software Developer & Lead you will be part of a cutting-edge technology company working on innovative projects and contributing to the growth and success of the organization.