Summary: Seeking a motivated Lead Python Developer to shape cutting-edge web platforms and empower learning experiences globally, while leading and mentoring a development team. Highlights: 1. Lead and mentor a team in developing cutting-edge web platforms 2. Drive innovation with Gen AI, LLM, and AI Agent-based applications 3. Define technical strategies and architectural decisions for scalability We are seeking a motivated and highly skilled **Lead Python Developer** to join our team and take a hands\-on leadership role in shaping the development of cutting\-edge web platforms, empowering the learning experiences of millions of users worldwide. As a Lead Python Developer, you will not only contribute technically but also guide and mentor team members to achieve project goals effectively. **Responsibilities** * Define technical strategies and architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance of applications, while leveraging Python, gRPC, Google Cloud Platform services, and APIs * Design, develop, and oversee the implementation of new features and services * Lead development efforts for Gen AI, LLM, and AI Agent\-based applications, driving innovation and excellence * Write clean, readable, maintainable, and testable code, while continuously improving the existing codebase and feature implementations * Establish best practices for writing unit and integration tests across the team * Guide and oversee the definition and maintenance of infrastructure using Terraform * Coordinate and communicate effectively with stakeholders, including engineering teams and technical leads from the customer side * Conduct code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards, while mentoring other developers on improvements and optimizations * Write comprehensive technical documentation for projects, processes, and tools * Foster a collaborative environment within the team, providing both technical leadership and career development for team members **Requirements** * Extensive Python knowledge and experience (5\+ years), with deep expertise in the language and its ecosystem * At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience * Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or any other major cloud platform (AWS, Azure), along with the ability to design and optimize cloud\-based solutions * Strong command of design patterns, algorithms, and software development principles * Demonstrated experience in OOP/OOD with web application development on a large scale * Advanced understanding of databases and SQL, including optimization techniques * Hands\-on experience with Gen AI, LLM, AI Agent\-based application development, with the ability to guide others in this area * Ability to handle ambiguity, proactively identifying and solving problems at both technical and organizational levels * Strong leadership, collaboration, and mentoring skills * Excellent written and spoken English (B2\+ level), enabling effective communication with diverse stakeholders **Nice to have** * In\-depth familiarity with gRPC and Terraform, including best practices for deployment and use * Proficiency in TypeScript, HTML/CSS, Angular, contributing to front\-end integrations when necessary * Exposure to Java and its ecosystem, aiding in cross\-functional collaboration when required * Working knowledge of Google tools and systems for both development and operational purposes