Team Lead Python Developer (Sports sphere)

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Requirements:

• 4+ years of professional software development experience with Python
• Proven leadership experience (minimum 1–2 years) in a senior or lead engineering role
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, clean code principles, and design patterns
• Experience migrating monoliths to microservices, designing scalable systems, and separating business logic from frameworks/protocols
• Solid knowledge of unit testing (pytest), OOP, PEP8, API design, and caching strategies
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ, and Docker
• Familiarity with gRPC/protobuf, event-driven architecture, CQRS, and audit logging
• Experience with CI/CD, Agile/DevOps methodologies, and fast-paced development environments
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product owners to understand business goals and ensure alignment with engineering strategy
• Facilitate requirements gathering and clarification with stakeholders and team members
• Lead the engineering team through design, estimation, development, testing, and deployment of features using best practices and coding standards
• Mentor and guide software engineers, helping them grow in both technical and professional areas
• Foster a collaborative, transparent team environment through open communication and knowledge sharing
• Drive implementation of architectural patterns such as microservices, event sourcing, CQRS, and hexagonal architecture
• Monitor development progress, resolve technical roadblocks, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones
• Act as a bridge between engineering and other departments, ensuring coordinated and effective execution