Lead Python Full Stack Engineer

About the Position

We're seeking a Lead Python Full Stack Engineer who brings deep backend expertise in Python along with strong frontend skills in React or Angular. The right candidate will confidently operate across the entire stack, lead engineering teams, and drive the design and delivery of scalable, maintainable web applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of full-stack applications using Python and modern frontend frameworks
• Architect backend services, APIs, and integrations with a focus on scalability and resilience
• Define standards for responsive, maintainable frontend components and oversee their implementation
• Own decisions around databases, cloud services, and deployment pipelines
• Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, QA engineers, and stakeholders to shape technical direction
• Drive technical design sessions, lead code reviews, and facilitate architecture discussions
• Mentor and coach engineers, fostering technical growth and engineering excellence within the team
• Ensure long-term code quality, application performance, and maintainability across projects
• Take ownership of delivery, identify risks early, and propose effective solutions

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Python
• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
• Strong expertise with FastAPI, Flask, or Django
• Solid working knowledge of React or Angular
• Deep understanding of REST APIs, web application architecture, and design patterns
• Proven experience designing and evolving complex systems
• Strong background with relational and NoSQL databases
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
• Practical experience with testing, debugging, and CI/CD practices
• Experience leading engineering teams, mentoring developers, and driving technical initiatives
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills
• Ability to operate autonomously and guide others through ambiguity
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, at a minimum B2 level

Nice to Have

• Strong cloud background with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments
• Experience designing and implementing microservices architectures
• Familiarity with GraphQL or event-driven systems

We Offer

• Learning Culture: Unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
• Health Coverage: Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan
• Visual Benefit: Up to $200,000 COP for any visual health expenses
• Life Insurance Plan: Full-coverage life insurance plan in partnership with MetLife
• Medical Leave Coverage: 100% coverage of your medical leave, for up to 90 days
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Highly competitive and complete development process
• Stock Option Purchase Plan: Opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
• Additional Income: Chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and more
• Community Benefit: Part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees

About the Company

We are a leading company in the tech industry, committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Our team is diverse and inclusive, working together to innovate and deliver high-quality solutions.