Technical Lead - Python / AI (Perm, UK, Remote + Travel)

1 month ago
Full-time
Lead
Software Development
NearForm

NearForm

NearForm specializes in developing digital capabilities and software solutions for enterprises, leveraging a team of engineers, designers, and strategists to create impactful and modern applications using advanced technologies and agile methodologies.

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 2011

Description

  • Provide technical and line-management leadership to a development team.
  • Lead project delivery and take ownership of successful outcomes.
  • Work directly with clients to translate business and technical requirements into technical briefs and applications.
  • Identify and remove blockers before they impact delivery.
  • Shape architectural decisions with an emphasis on scalability, security, and maintainability.
  • Ensure best practices in software development, DevOps, and agile methodologies are followed.
  • Provide regular updates to client and Nearform leadership on project status and decision-making.
  • Guide team members through code standards, feedback, and technical improvement.
  • Collaborate with distributed teams to build secure, high-performance applications.

Requirements

  • Based in the UK and authorised to work without sponsorship.
  • Full-time, permanent role.
  • Willingness to travel to client sites, with travel expenses covered by the company.
  • Significant experience in software engineering.
  • 2+ years of experience leading projects and mentoring as a Technical Lead.
  • Professional experience with Python.
  • Experience with AI application development and agentic frameworks/platforms such as LangGraph or Agentspace.
  • Experience working directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements.
  • Proven experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
  • Strong CI/CD experience, including hands-on work with Terraform, Helm, and other cloud-native IaC technologies.
  • Deep understanding of observability practices, including practical experience with OpenTelemetry (OTel) and related tooling.
  • Experience leading engineering teams through technical delivery, with direct line management or mentoring experience.
  • Deep understanding of agile ways of working, design patterns, test-driven development, and testing best practices.
  • Deep understanding of version control tools such as Git.
  • Understanding of DevOps practices and cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Understanding of operational concerns such as monitoring, performance testing, security, accessibility, and GDPR.
  • Strong empathy and people skills.

Benefits

  • Annual company bonus based on company performance.
  • Flexible remote working culture that supports work/life balance.
  • 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, along with sick leave, marriage leave, and other leave types.
  • Remote working allowance of up to €1250 every 2 years, plus essential equipment provided on joining.
  • Training and development allowance to support ongoing learning and professional growth.
  • Additional private healthcare coverage.
  • Pension match of up to 5%, plus income protection and death-in-service cover.

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