Senior Lead Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description What is the opportunity? We are seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to join our team as a technical leader who will drive innovation, elevate engineering excellence, and shape the future of AI-powered product development and building applications leveraging AI. This role demands an individual with exceptional breadth across modern software engineering disciplines, deep expertise in Python and AI technologies, and the leadership presence to drive initiatives from concept to production. The ideal candidate operates as a true partner to product teams, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on technical execution. They champion AI-assisted engineering practices, mentor fellow engineers, and consistently deliver solutions that raise the bar for quality and innovation. What will you do? Drive Technical Strategy : Able to lead end-to-end ownership of complex initiatives—planning, estimating, building, and operating solutions that deliver measurable business impact Architect at Scale : Design and implement robust microservices architectures, APIs, and cloud-native systems that scale to meet evolving demands Champion AI-Assisted Engineering : Pioneer the adoption of AI-powered development workflows, leveraging tools like Claude Code and GitHub Copilot to accelerate delivery and elevate code quality Collaborate as a Partner : Work alongside product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams as a collaborative thought partner, translating business needs into elegant technical solutions Lead by Example : Mentor engineers, contribute to architectural decisions with rigorous analysis, and create technical documentation that drives alignment and shared understanding Accountability & Execution: Take end-to-end ownership of outcomes, prioritize long-term quality, and act decisively in ambiguity while managing risks. Drive Innovation & Excellence: Pursue simplicity in solutions, challenge the status quo, and relentlessly pursue higher standards through continuous improvement. What do you need to succeed? Must Have: Core Programming & Architecture : Expertise in Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI) and relational databases (PostgreSQL) with ORM tools like SQLAlchemy along with proficiency in REST/gRPC API design, microservices, and object-oriented design (SOLID principles, design patterns). AI/ML & Engineering : Strong understanding of machine learning, generative AI, and LLM frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph) along with hands-on experience with AI coding tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) and agentic systems (tool use, prompt engineering, AI safety). Cloud & Infrastructure : Cloud-native deployment (Docker, Kubernetes, serverless) and platform engineering for developer tooling. CI/CD & Systems : Pipelines-as-code (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) and Linux/Bash proficiency with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP). Security & Reliability : OWASP Top 10, cryptography, OAuth, RBAC, observability (monitoring/logging), and scalability techniques. Collabora

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