About the Position

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer - Python (Team Lead) to join our team in Poland, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Croatia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Latvia, or Estonia. This role involves leading a new Python team from inception, focusing on architecture, development, and client collaboration.

About AltexSoft

We are a Travel and Hospitality Technology Consulting company partnering with online travel agencies, travel management providers, and tech startups to deliver tailored software solutions. With a strong track record of helping hundreds of businesses worldwide, we combine deep domain expertise with modern engineering practices to build impactful products. We are looking for a Principal Python Engineer (Team Lead) who is passionate about solving complex business challenges and shaping high-quality technical solutions.

About the Project

In this role, you will play a key role in launching and leading a new Python team from scratch, while actively contributing to architecture, development, and client collaboration. You will work closely with Solution Architects, Business Analysts, and other domain experts, participating in pre-sales, solution design, and technical consulting. This is a hands-on leadership position where you will both guide the team and contribute to the codebase, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead and build a new Python development team from the ground up
Participate in the full software development lifecycle from planning to deployment
Design and implement scalable software solutions using Python
Make key technical decisions and communicate them to stakeholders
Mentor team members and conduct code reviews
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (BA, QA, DevOps, UI/UX)
Participate in client meetings and technical discussions
Ensure code quality and adherence to best practices
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines
Contribute to architecture decisions and technical strategy
Coordinate with distributed teams across different time zones
Stay updated with the latest Python technologies and industry trends
Participate in solution design sessions

Requirements

7+ years of experience with Python and backend development
Strong expertise in software architecture and system design (microservices, distributed systems, scalable solutions)
Proven experience leading engineering teams or acting as a technical leader
Hands-on experience with modern Python frameworks (Django, FastAPI, Flask, or similar)
Solid understanding of RESTful API design and backend integration patterns
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
Knowledge of CI/CD processes and DevOps practices
Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Deep understanding of software development best practices, code quality, and design patterns
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make informed technical decisions
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work directly with clients and stakeholders
Experience mentoring engineers and conducting code reviews
Ability to work in distributed teams and coordinate across time zones
Experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar) in day-to-day development tasks

Nice to Have

Experience in Travel Tech or related domains (booking systems, airline or hotel platforms, etc.)
Experience designing and implementing GraphQL APIs
Knowledge of application security best practices and secure coding standards
Previous experience building teams from scratch
Experience in pre-sales, technical consulting, or solution architecture
Experience building AI-powered solutions or integrating AI pipelines/APIs into software projects

We Offer

Work-life Balance

Possibility to work remotely

Health Care

Reimbursement of medical expenses
Online morning exercise

Education

Compensation for trainings, seminars, conferences
Free access to the Pluralsight and ACloudGuru knowledge base
Access to the AltexSoft library with top-notch materials
A mentor for a probation period
Engagement in our Mentorship Hub program as a mentor or a mentee to foster professional growth and development

Development

Horizontally - master new technologies at internal courses
Vertically - choose your own career path through Competency trees

Recognition Program

All your activities are marked by points that can be exchanged for gifts to fit any taste.

Contact

Contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist

Darlington Ananwu

[email protected]

Other Openings

Come along if you share our vision

We were founded in 2007. Employer of the Year (2014, 2017, 2019).
The AI Ukraine conference and the Know Your Onions meetups organizer.
R&D centers in Ukraine (Kharkiv, Kremenchuk, Lviv) and Georgia (Tbilisi). We employ more than 300 people.

Principal Software Engineer - Python (Team Lead)

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