Lead Python Developer

Nimber; Porto; Presencial; EUR 70 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Nimber is seeking an experienced Lead Python Developer in Porto to build reliable, scalable software. You’ll combine hands-on Python development, technical leadership and DevOps practices to improve code quality and team performance.

You’ll drive TDD adoption, refactor code with clean architecture, and lead architectural discussions while mentoring peers and promoting engineering excellence. This role is onsite in Porto, Portugal.

Qualificações

• Extensive professional experience in Python development, including hands-on Django experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing principles.
• Solid understanding of DevOps methodologies and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with code refactoring, clean architecture and software design principles.
• Proven ability to design and maintain scalable, resilient backend applications.
• Experience participating in or leading code reviews, pair programming and collaborative development practices.
• Strong technical leadership with ability to mentor other developers.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of autonomy, ownership and accountability.
• Results-oriented mindset with a commitment to software quality and continuous learning.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop and maintain backend applications using Python and Django.
• Promote Test-Driven Development (TDD) to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement across development workflows, DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Refactor existing code applying clean architecture and simple design principles.
• Design and maintain scalable, resilient backend architectures.
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Promote collaboration through pair programming, code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint activities.
• Mentor developers and foster engineering best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve development efficiency and software quality.

Conhecimentos

Python development

Django

Test-Driven Development

DevOps

CI/CD

Code reviews

Leadership

Autonomy

Ownership

Ferramentas

Git

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At Nimber, we're looking for an experienced Lead Python Developer to join a challenging project focused on building reliable, scalable and high-quality software solutions.

You’ll combine hands-on Python development, technical leadership and DevOps practices, driving improvements in code quality, development processes and team performance.

We’re looking for someone who takes ownership, leads by example and is passionate about clean code, Test-Driven Development (TDD) and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, develop and maintain backend applications using Python and Django.
• Implement and promote Test-Driven Development (TDD) to ensure code quality, reliability and maintainability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across development workflows, DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Refactor existing code, applying clean architecture and simple design principles.
• Design and maintain resilient, scalable and high-performance software architectures.
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural and development decisions.
• Promote collaboration through pair programming, code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Mentor developers and encourage the adoption of engineering best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve development efficiency, software quality and overall team performance.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive professional experience in Python development, including hands-on experience with Django.
• Strong practical knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing principles.
• Solid understanding of DevOps methodologies and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with code refactoring, clean architecture and software design principles.
• Proven ability to design and maintain scalable, resilient backend applications.
• Experience participating in or leading code reviews, pair programming and collaborative development practices.
• Strong technical leadership skills, with the ability to guide and mentor other developers.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A high level of autonomy, ownership and accountability.
• A results-oriented mindset, with a strong commitment to software quality and continuous learning.

Why Nimber?

At Nimber, we don’t believe in simply filling vacancies. We believe in connecting talented people with meaningful challenges, encouraging innovation and creating opportunities to make a real impact.

If you’re passionate about Python development, enjoy leading technical initiatives and believe that great software starts with strong engineering practices, we’d love to hear from you.