Lead Full Stack Python Engineer

Rose International; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose International in Tampa, FL is seeking a highly skilled, 100% hands-on Technical Team Lead to join a leading global enterprise. This role blends direct software development with technical leadership, mentoring entry-level engineers, and delivering cloud-based web applications.

Strong Python is essential for initial screening; Java or Node.js is welcome if a Python assessment is passed. Experience with React, PostgreSQL, and Terraform is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Strong Python proficiency required for initial technical screening; familiarity with Java or Node.js is acceptable with a Python test.
• Experience using AI coding tools to write, troubleshoot, or optimize code.
• Ability to design, build, deploy cloud-based web applications and communicate decisions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and deploy robust web applications from scratch in a cloud-based environment.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to entry-level engineers.
• Use AI coding assistants to optimize development workflows and build AI-enabled solutions.
• Write clean, scalable code and clearly communicate decisions to stakeholders.
• Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.
• Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.

Skills

Python

Java

Node.js

Tools

React

PostgreSQL

Terraform

Job description

Required Skills, Experience, & Abilities

• 4+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python is mandatory for the initial technical screening. Candidates with strong Java or Node.js backgrounds are welcome, provided they can pass a fundamental Python assessment.
• Demonstrated experience using AI coding tools to write, troubleshoot, or optimize code.
• Ability to design, build, and deploy functional, cloud-based web applications.
• Ability to write clean, scalable, high-quality code and clearly communicate technical decisions, architecture choices, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring abilities, with the capacity to guide, coach, and support entry-level engineers.
• Curious, observant, and driven, with attention to detail, a willingness to explore new technologies, and a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.

Desired Skills, Experience, & Abilities

• Experience with React for frontend development, PostgreSQL for databases, and Terraform for infrastructure.
• Experience incorporating AI functionalities into software solutions.
• Prior experience in the Financial Services industry.
• Ability to naturally guide junior developers through hands-on technical leadership and collaborative problem-solving.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled, 100% hands-on Technical Team Lead to join a leading global enterprise. This role combines direct software development with technical leadership, requiring the ability to design, build, and deploy functional, cloud-based web applications while mentoring a team of entry-level engineers. This is not a traditional Project Manager or Scrum Master position; the ideal candidate must be a strong individual contributor who writes high-quality code, effectively leverages AI coding tools, and leads by example through hands-on development. Strong Python proficiency is essential for the initial technical screening, while experience with Java or Node.js is also welcome if the candidate can pass a fundamental Python assessment. Experience with React, PostgreSQL, and Terraform is highly preferred. Technical capabilities and behavioral competencies are equally important, with an emphasis on curiosity, attention to detail, motivation to deliver high-quality outcomes, and the ability to coach and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and deploy robust web applications from scratch in a cloud-based environment.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to entry-level engineers, leading by example through direct, hands-on coding.
• Use AI coding assistants to optimize development workflows and build solutions that incorporate AI functionalities.
• Write clean, scalable code and clearly communicate technical decisions, architecture choices, and problem-solving methodologies to technical stakeholders.
• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

About Rose

• Founded in 1993
• Office Locations Across the U.S.
• 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
• Employee Oriented Company
• Challenging Assignments Across the U.S.
• Continuous Professional Development

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