3 days from office in Larnaca / 2 days from home
Our client is expanding rapidly, driven by a culture of innovation and passion for finance and technology. We are looking for highly motivated, innovative, and collaborative individuals to join their team. They offer an exciting and dynamic work environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on our company's growth. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we would love to have you on board!
We are searching for an enthusiastic and committed
Python Developer - Team Lead. As a member of our team, you will be working on cutting-edge projects, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies to create innovative solutions. You will have the opportunity to work with a group of like-minded individuals who are passionate about technology, and strive for excellence in their work.
Tasks
Your role:
- Lead and mentor a development team in designing, developing, and deploying backend services using Python and FastAPI.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver scalable, innovative solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Ensure implementation of best practices such as SOLID principles, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and Clean Architecture to maintain clean, scalable, and maintainable codebases.
- Advocate for and implement Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices, ensuring that the team follows rigorous testing standards and maintains a focus on quality.
- Oversee the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Provide technical guidance through code reviews, architectural discussions, and enforcing coding standards.
- Foster a collaborative team culture, promoting continuous improvement and innovation.
- Participate in architectural decisions, technical designs, and codebase refactoring initiatives.
- Drive the adoption of modern technologies, tools, and development methodologies to improve the team’s efficiency and code quality.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, managing project timelines and resolving technical challenges.
- Ensure smooth operations by identifying and addressing development pipeline bottlenecks.
Our company is built on a foundation of collaboration and innovation. As a member of one of our teams, you'll be working directly with Product Managers, stakeholders, and a diverse group of talented developers in a highly cross-functional and autonomous environment. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects and drive them to success.
We are always striving to improve the way we work and we highly value the principles of Object Oriented Programming, Solid Principles, Design Patterns, Domain Driven Design, TDD, Refactoring and CI/CD. These principles guide our development process and help us deliver high-quality products.
We believe in fostering an environment where everyone's ideas are heard and everyone's contributions are valued. We're constantly learning and growing, and we're looking for someone who shares that passion for growth and is excited about the opportunity to work on innovative projects and make a real impact.
Requirements
Requirements:
- BSc/BA in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years' experience in backend development with 2+ years in a leadership role.
- Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks.
- Strong understanding and practical experience with SOLID principles, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and Clean Architecture.
- Proficiency in designing and building RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
- Strong problem-solving abilities and experience with architectural, scalability, and performance considerations.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Our Tech Stack:
- Backend: Python, C#, C++, Rust, BashWeb
- Frameworks and libraries: Python Fast/API, Python Tornado, .Net Core, React.js React Native, Kotlin, Swift
- Database Technologies: Maria DB, Galera Cluster, Elasticsearch Cluster, MongoDB, Replica Set Cluster, Cockroachdb Cluster, Redis Cluster, InfluxDb
- Message Queue technologies: RabbitMq, ZeroMq
- Web Server technologies: Nginx, IIS
- Observability and Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, Thanos, Prometheus, Grafana
Benefits
- Each employee gets up to two sprints of "innovation time" a year to play with new toys or product ideas.
- Plenty of time is given for improving our code base, technology, and architecture
- Plenty of paid subscriptions for continuous learning (eg pluralsight, safaribooks, realpython etc)
- Support and advice for obtaining certifications
- Regularly attend conferences and community events
- 13th salary
- Birthday Leave
- Half Day Fridays during summer time
- Medical insurance
- Team Building activities
- 22 days of annual leave - increase up to 30 days eventually
- Full induction training
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