Python Engineering Lead
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About the Position
We're looking for a Python Engineering Lead to join our team in Abu Dhabi, UAE in an onsite working mode. In this role, you will lead the engineering team responsible for delivering a secure Nuclear Material Accounting and Control platform. The position combines hands-on Python development with full-cycle engineering leadership to ensure technical excellence and timely delivery. You will work closely with the Solution Architect and coordinate cross-functional teams including backend, frontend, QA, DevOps, data and integration engineers. This is a strategic role for someone passionate about secure enterprise application development and AI-assisted engineering practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the engineering team across all technical workstreams
- Remain hands-on in developing critical Python backend components
- Translate architecture and requirements into actionable engineering plans and tasks
- Manage technical decisions, estimations, dependencies and resolve complex issues
- Define and enforce coding standards, code reviews, quality gates and automated testing
- Introduce and govern AI-assisted coding practices throughout the software development lifecycle
- Ensure AI-generated code meets security, compliance and maintainability standards
- Oversee system integrations, data integrity, auditability and production-readiness
- Mentor team members and maintain high delivery quality across disciplines
Requirements
- Strong experience in Python backend engineering with practical coding expertise
- Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Knowledge of FastAPI, REST API development, PostgreSQL and SQLAlchemy
- Experience delivering secure, auditable enterprise applications
- Hands-on expertise with AI coding assistants and AI-driven development workflows
- Familiarity with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines and secure coding practices
- Understanding of cloud infrastructure and containerized environments such as Azure, Kubernetes and Docker
- Ability to work collaboratively with architects, analysts, and client security teams
- Fluency in English
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics or a related field
Nice to Have
- Experience with SAP and enterprise identity system integrations
- Frontend delivery knowledge using React or Angular
- Background in nuclear, energy, government or regulated sector environments
- Exposure to orchestration and data processing tools like Prefect or Databricks
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work in a strategic role
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Professional growth and development opportunities
About the Company
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