Team Lead - Python & Node.js

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients. We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Team Lead with at least 5 years of experience to oversee a team of software engineers proficient in Python and Node.js. In this role, you will actively engage in design, development, and architecture tasks while providing guidance and mentorship to the engineering team. Your primary responsibilities will include leading and mentoring backend engineers in software development utilizing Python and Node.js. You will be instrumental in making technical decisions, conducting architecture discussions, and overseeing design reviews to ensure the scalability and efficiency of system design. Additionally, you will actively participate in coding, code reviews, testing, and debugging processes to deliver robust and maintainable code. Collaboration with product managers, designers, and cross-functional stakeholders will be crucial in translating product requirements into technical solutions. You will be responsible for managing project timelines, sprint planning, and resource allocation to ensure the successful on-time delivery of projects. Furthermore, you will advocate for engineering best practices such as clean code, automated testing, CI/CD, and performance optimization while identifying and resolving technical bottlenecks and production issues. To qualify for this role, you should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software development, including at least 2 years in a team/technical leadership capacity. Proficiency in Python and Node.js is essential, with a solid understanding of asynchronous programming, RESTful API development, and microservices. Experience with modern web frameworks like Flask, FastAPI, and Express.js is desirable, as well as familiarity with databases (SQL and NoSQL), caching mechanisms, and message queues such as Redis and RabbitMQ. Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes will be advantageous. A strong grasp of software design principles, data structures, algorithms, and experience working with version control systems like Git and CI/CD pipelines are also required. Additionally, you should be able to foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning. If you are passionate about leading teams and coding with modern backend technologies, we look forward to hearing from you.,