Lead Python Engineer

We are DIGIPAL, a software delivery agency specialising in building high-performing product design and software development teams for clients across Europe and North America. We work with a wide range of organisations from ambitious startups to multinational corporations. We have a unique career opportunity for you to work on building exciting digital products for international clients. Yet, remaining flexible in a remote-only environment and getting a top-tier compensation package.

Who are we looking for:

We are looking for an experienced Lead Python Engineer to join our growing engineering team and take a key role in shaping our backend architecture and engineering practices. You will combine hands-on development with technical leadership, guiding the team in building high-performance, scalable, and reliable backend systems using modern technologies and cloud infrastructure.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and evolution of backend services using Python and FastAPI.
• Own backend architecture decisions, ensuring scalability, performance, and long-term maintainability.
• Mentor and guide engineers through code reviews, technical discussions, and best practices.
• Implement and oversee real-time communication features using WebSockets and Asyncio.
• Define and validate robust data models using Pydantic.
• Drive best practices for working with PostgreSQL and Redis, including performance optimization.
• Establish and enforce testing standards using pytest (unit, integration, and system tests).
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, ensuring reliable and automated deployments.
• Monitor system health and performance using Grafana, VictoriaMetrics, and Sentry, proactively addressing issues.
• Collaborate closely with product, DevOps, and leadership teams on technical roadmaps.
• Lead deployment and infrastructure efforts using Docker, Kubernetes, and OVHCloud.

What we expect from you:

• 10+ years of professional experience as a Python Engineer, including experience in a Lead or Senior Technical role.
• Deep expertise in Python and FastAPI, with strong architectural understanding.
• Proven leadership experience: mentoring engineers, leading technical initiatives, and influencing team direction.
• Strong experience with asynchronous programming, WebSockets, and Asyncio.
• Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL and Redis in production environments.
• Hands-on experience with Pydantic for data validation and modeling.
• Strong version control and collaboration skills using GitHub.
• High standards for code quality, testing, and documentation.
• Proactive mindset, ownership mentality, and ability to make independent technical decisions.
• Strong communication skills and good command of English (B2+ level).

Our offer:

• 100% remote position
• Attractive compensation package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborate with top minds from around the globe
• Build world-class digital products for European and US markets
• Long term B2B Contract