As a GenAI-focused Engineering Team Lead, your role involves driving backend systems and leading a high-performing team. This position offers a hands-on leadership experience with a clear growth path towards becoming an Engineering Manager. It is key to note that this role is specifically for a Python Backend Engineer with a strong background in system design expertise.**Key Responsibilities:**- Lead a high-performing team in backend system development- Utilize strong Python backend development skills to create production-grade solutions- Implement and manage Kubernetes and Docker for system deployment- Develop applications using FastAPI and have a solid understanding of distributed systems- Utilize GenAI / LLM exposure to build or ship applications using LLMs- Design scalable architectures considering real-world limitations and trade-offs- Make strong decisions on trade-offs and lead the team in technical direction and delivery- Experience in setting up and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using AWS, Azure, or GCP**Qualifications Required:**- 5 years of experience in software engineering- Minimum 2 years as a Technical Lead or Team Lead- Strong technical skills in Python backend development- Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, FastAPI, and distributed systems- Exposure to GenAI / LLM technology- Proficiency in designing scalable architectures and making informed trade-offs- Experience in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP and setting up CI/CD pipelinesIn addition to the technical aspects, this role also requires leadership expectations to be met, such as leading a team for at least 2 years, designing and architecting systems, and driving technical direction and delivery. We are looking for someone with a strong product mindset, an ownership-driven approach, and the ability to balance speed, scalability, and reliability in their work.If you are looking for a role that offers progression to Engineering Manager, this opportunity provides a clear growth path in your career development.



As a GenAI-focused Engineering Team Lead, your role involves driving backend systems and leading a high-performing team. This position offers a hands-on leadership experience with a explicit growth path towards becoming an Engineering Manager. It is important to note that this role is specifically for a Python Backend Engineer with a strong background in system design expertise.**Key Responsibilities:**- Lead a high-performing team in backend system development- Utilize strong Python backend development skills to create production-grade solutions- Implement and manage Kubernetes and Docker for system deployment- Develop applications using FastAPI and have a solid understanding of distributed systems- Utilize GenAI / LLM exposure to build or ship applications using LLMs- Design scalable architectures considering real-world limitations and trade-offs- Make strong decisions on trade-offs and lead the team in technical direction and delivery- Experience in setting up and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using AWS, Azure, or GCP**Qualifications Required:**- 5 years of experience in software engineering- Minimum 2 years as a Technical Lead or Team Lead- Strong technical skills in Python backend development- Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, FastAPI, and distributed systems- Exposure to GenAI / LLM technology- Proficiency in designing scalable architectures and making informed trade-offs- Experience in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP and setting up CI/CD pipelinesIn addition to the technical aspects, this role also requires leadership expectations to be met, such as leading a team for at least 2 years, designing and architecting systems, and driving technical direction and delivery. We are looking for someone with a strong product mindset, an ownership-driven approach, and the ability to balance speed, scalability, and reliability in their work.If you are looking for a role that offers progression to Engineering Manager, this opportunity provides a clear growth path in your career development.

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