Technical Lead (Python & Java)

Nexaminds; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Remote work options

Flexible working hours

Mentorship and learning opportunities

Job summary

Nexaminds is seeking an experienced backend tech lead in Cincinnati, OH to drive architectural decisions and mentor senior engineers. You will design scalable microservices, secure data pipelines, and AI-integrated backend systems using Java, Python, and Google Cloud Platform.

You will champion modern tooling, ensure secure coding practices, and collaborate closely with product, data science, and security teams to translate complex business requirements into reliable technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of backend software engineering experience with 1–2+ years in team leadership and architectural decisions.
• Deep backend expertise in Java and Python.
• Advanced knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) architectures.
• Experience designing data pipelines and integrating LLMs/AI components.
• Proactive application security mindset and remediation guidance.
• Exceptional communication to align product, data science and security teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural guidance and design reviews as the engineering tech lead.
• Oversee deployment of scalable, secure microservices and data pipelines using Java, Python, and GCP.
• Establish coding and CI/CD practices, leveraging GitHub Copilot to improve delivery while maintaining quality.
• Own application security posture by identifying vulnerabilities and prioritizing technical debt.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate complex business logic into scalable solutions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Backend mastery (Java/Python)

GCP architectures

Data pipelines & LLM/AI integration

AppSec & security mindset

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Job description

About Nexaminds

At Nexaminds, we’re on a mission to redefine industries with AI. We’re passionate about the limitless potential of artificial intelligence to transform businesses, streamline processes, and drive growth.

Location

Cincinnati, OH

Qualifications

• Technical Leadership: 7–10+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering, with at least 1–2+ years leading teams, mentoring developers, and making critical architectural decisions.
• Core Stack Mastery: Deep backend expertise in Java and Python, alongside advanced knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) architectures.
• Data & AI Integration: Production experience designing robust data pipelines and integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) or AI/ML components into backend systems.
• Modern Tooling: Hands‑on experience championing AI‑assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot to maximize team efficiency and maintain clean code standards.
• Application Security (AppSec): Proactive security mindset with experience identifying, prioritizing, and guiding teams to remediate complex codebase and dependency vulnerabilities.
• Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional communication skills to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical execution, aligning seamlessly with product, data science, and security teams.

Job Duties

• Serve as the technical point of contact for the engineering team, providing architectural guidance, conducting design reviews, and mentoring senior engineers.
• Design and oversee the deployment of highly scalable, secure microservices, APIs, and data pipelines using Java, Python, and GCP.
• Establish best practices for daily workflows, ensuring the team effectively leverages GitHub Copilot to accelerate delivery without compromising quality.
• Own the application security posture by identifying vulnerabilities and prioritizing technical debt alongside feature delivery.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and cross‑functional stakeholders to translate complex business logic into scalable technical solutions.

Benefits

• Stock options
• Remote work options
• Flexible working hours
• Benefits above the law
• You’ll be collaborating with some seriously awesome IT pros.
• You’ll have access to mentorship and tons of opportunities to learn and level up.

Application

Ready to embark on this journey with us? If you’re feeling the excitement, go ahead and apply!