Technical Lead Python

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Team Lead to manage and inspire a multidisciplinary team comprising Frontend, Backend, DevOps, and Design professionals. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a successful history in software development. Key responsibilities include driving team performance, managing project timelines, proposing and prioritising backlog tasks for future sprints, maintaining high code quality standards, and fostering collaboration across departments to ensure technical initiatives align seamlessly with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers
• Propose, prioritize and manage backlog tasks for future sprints
• Oversee the development, testing, and implementation of software projects
• Ensure the quality, efficiency and scalability of the codebase
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality products
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices and processes
• Develop new features and maintain current production deployments
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to keep systems modern and efficient

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 15+ years of software development experience
• 5+ years in a leadership and people management experience
• Expertise in multiple programming languages, with a strong emphasis on Python.
• Experience with modern development frameworks and tools
• Experience in cloud computing, specifically with the AWS ecosystem.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts with non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Nice to have: experience with Data Platforms, ETLs, and Data Science
• Nice to have: experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Take ownership of team composition, including the selection, onboarding, offboarding, and capacity planning of team members to ensure continuity and effectiveness.
• Track and monitor team members' performance, drive continuous improvement, mitigate performance issues, and proactively address attrition by ensuring timely backfills when necessary.

Project Ownership & Delivery

• Propose, prioritize, and manage backlog tasks, aligning them with sprint goals and delivery timelines.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of software projects, from development and testing to deployment and post-release support.
• Ensure the quality, efficiency, scalability, and maintainability of the codebase through rigorous code reviews and best practices.

Client Success & Consulting Excellence

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients by identifying and proposing impactful solutions that improve their systems, processes, or outcomes.
• Deliver value that exceeds client expectations, consistently outperforming internal teams at the client site.
• Stay attuned to client business goals and proactively recommend technical strategies that align with their needs and vision.

Communication & Collaboration

• Serve as a communication bridge between clients, product managers, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure alignment and mutual success.
• Facilitate open and transparent communication within the team and across [our company name], fostering a collaborative culture.

Technical Expertise & Innovation

• Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices, processes, and tools within the team.
• Stay updated on the latest industry trends, technologies, and methodologies, leveraging them to keep systems modern, efficient, and competitive.
• Develop new features, maintain current production deployments, and ensure smooth integrations with existing systems.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor and ensure the team meets delivery milestones while balancing scope, quality, and timeline considerations.
• Identify and mitigate risks or bottlenecks early in the development cycle to maintain project momentum.
• Optimize workflows to ensure sustainable team output and reduced technical debt.

Location:

• Hybrid. Office located in London. (Hayes area).
• Office presence required: Yes.
• Frequency: 2-3 times a week at the office.