Tech Lead - Python (Perm, USA, Remote + Travel)

Nearform; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Company Bonus

Flexible Working Culture

Flexible Time Off Package

Remote Working Allowance

Training and Development Allowance

Health Care

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Nearform is seeking a full-time Technical Lead in the United States. This role requires significant experience in software engineering and 2+ years leading projects. Responsibilities include guiding development teams, ensuring best practices are maintained, and working directly with clients. Required skills include expertise in Golang/Python and knowledge of modern frontend technologies like React and Angular. Benefits include flexible working culture, annual bonuses, and a robust health care plan.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in software engineering and 2+ years of experience leading projects as a Technical Lead.
• Experience with AI application development and Agentic frameworks.
• Experience working directly with clients to understand technical requirements.
• Understanding of operational concerns (monitoring, performance testing, security, accessibility, GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide development teams while translating business and technical requirements.
• Ensure best practices in software development, DevOps, and agile methodologies.
• Communicate updates to client and Nearform leadership about project status.

Skills

Software engineering

Technical leadership

Golang

Python

React

Angular

TypeScript

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Terraform

Helm

OpenTelemetry

Agile methodologies

Git

DevOps practices

Graph databases

Tools

Git

Kubernetes

Terraform

Helm

OpenTelemetry

Job description

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for candidates based in the United States and authorized to work without sponsorship, with a preference for those located on the East Coast. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This position also requires frequent travel to client sites within the U.S., with travel expenses covered by the company.

About the Technical Lead Role

As a Technical Lead at Nearform, you will be responsible for leading and guiding development teams while working directly with clients to translate business and technical requirements into impactful applications. Your responsibilities may also include:

• Provide technical and line‑management leadership to your development team.
• Take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects.
• Identify and resolve blockers before they become issues.
• Ensure best practices in software development, DevOps, and agile methodologies are upheld within the team.
• Work directly with clients, translating requirements into technical briefs.
• Shape and define architectural decisions ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Provide updates to client and Nearform leadership to ensure clear understanding of project status and drive good decision‑making.

What We Are Looking For In This Person

• Significant experience in software engineering and 2+ years of experience leading projects and mentoring as a Technical Lead. Professional experience with Golang and/or Python and a modern frontend tech stack (React/Angular/TypeScript).
  
• Experience with AI application development and Agentic frameworks and platforms (e.g., LangGraph, Agentspace, etc.).
• Experience working directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements.
• Proven experience working 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, with practical experience using OpenTelemetry (OTel) and related tooling.
• Experience leading software engineering teams through technical delivery and either direct line management or mentoring.
• Deep understanding of agile ways of working, best practices and design patterns.
• Deep understanding of test‑driven development and testing best practices.
• Deep understanding of version control tools, e.g. Git.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR).
• Empathy and people skills.

Nice To Have

• Experience with Graph databases.

Benefits & Perks

• Annual Company Bonus – a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.
• Work Remotely and Flexibly – flexible working culture to fit your life.
• Flexible Time Off Package – flexible annual leave plus public holidays, sick leave, marriage leave, and more.
• Remote Working Allowance – a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in USD) every 2 years to set up a comfortable workspace.
• Training and Development Allowance – support for learning opportunities, subject to manager approval.
• Health Care – private healthcare plan, details available upon request.
• 401(k) – plan with up to 4% match, no minimum entry, immediate vesting of employer contributions.

Our Interview Process

• Talent Call (30 mins via Zoom) – introductory conversation with a Talent Team member to learn about your background, experience, and career goals. We also provide a high‑level overview of Nearform and answer any questions.
• Technical Assessment (1 hour via Zoom) – live coding challenge focused on Python expertise, problem‑solving ability, and coding best practices.
• Hiring Manager Interview (45 mins via Zoom) – discussion about teamwork, client collaboration, and problem‑solving in enterprise development.

There may also be an additional interview with the client depending on the project.