Remote Python Tech Lead — Backend Architect & Mentor

BairesDev; United States; Remote; CLP 117,763,000 - 176,644,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

USD compensation

Hardware setup for home work

Flexible hours

Paid parental leaves & vacations

Multicultural global team

Mentorship & growth opportunities

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Technical Lead (Python) to drive backend engineering initiatives and align architecture with business goals. You will serve as the technical visionary for your team, delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions.

Lead the design and implementation of backend systems and RESTful APIs using Python, while mentoring engineers and guiding the full SDLC. This role offers 100% remote work and competitive USD-based compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering, backend, or leadership experience.
• Proven Python programming and scalable API design experience.
• Hands-on with cloud infra and distributed systems.
• Strong track record of leading teams and mentoring developers.
• Deep understanding of backend architecture and software best practices.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust backend systems and Python RESTful APIs.
• Provide technical direction across the full software development lifecycle.
• Enforce engineering excellence through reviews, testing, and CI/CD.
• Mentor and coach team members for growth.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate business needs into tech specs.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose long-term architectural improvements.

Skills

Python

Backend development

APIs design

Cloud infrastructure

Distributed systems

Mentoring

CI/CD

English

Software architecture

Leadership

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

BairesDev is seeking a Technical Lead (Python) to drive backend engineering initiatives and align architecture with business goals. You will serve as the technical visionary for your team, delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions.

Lead the design and implementation of backend systems and RESTful APIs using Python, while mentoring engineers and guiding the full SDLC. This role offers 100% remote work and competitive USD-based compensation.