Engineering Tech Lead (Python + Django)

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💎 Seniority level: Lead, 10 years

📍 Location: United States

💸 Salary: 120000.0 - 185000.0 USD per year

🔍 Industry: Consumer Data Security and Privacy

🏢 Company: Optery, Inc.

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: 10 years

🪄 Skills: AWSBackend DevelopmentDockerLeadershipPostgreSQLProject ManagementPythonSoftware DevelopmentSQLCloud ComputingCybersecurityDesign PatternsDjangoElasticSearchFrontend DevelopmentGitHTMLCSSJavascriptKafkaKubernetesMongoDBRabbitmqSoftware ArchitectureCross-functional Team LeadershipActiveMQAPI testingCassandraREST APIRedisNosqlCommunication SkillsCI/CDProblem SolvingRESTful APIsMentoringLinuxTime ManagementWritten communicationMicroservicesComplianceExcellent communication skillsAdaptabilityProblem-solving skillsTeamworkTechnical supportNodeJSDebuggingCustomer Success

Requirements:

A minimum of 10 years experience in software development with significant experience as a tech lead.
Strong foundational knowledge in Computer Science.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work on complex software systems.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work remotely and manage across time zones.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, adapt to change, and drive results.
Backend development with Django and Python; familiarity with Node.js is a plus.
Working in Django at Scale
Expertise in databases such as PostgreSQL, and experience with NoSQL solutions like Redis, Elasticsearch, MongoDB, or Cassandra.
Proficiency in frontend technologies including HTMX, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Experience with asynchronous job execution and event brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka.
Implementation of third-party APIs and understanding of microservices architecture.

Responsibilities:

Mentor and guide the engineering team, fostering a collaborative environment to solve complex problems.
Ensure the technical excellence of our products and oversee the architectural vision and integrations.
Lead the design and implementation of robust solutions across multiple platforms and touchpoints in the consumer privacy sector.
Champion the best practices in user data security, ensuring our systems uphold stringent standards.
Identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring scalable and efficient software architecture.
Utilize cutting-edge technologies including Kubernetes, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS) to enhance our operational capabilities.

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