Work Across
Get started
All jobs
Save

Tech Lead - Python

Nearform
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote · Canada
Experience
Lead / principal · Not stated

Level inferred from job title

Job description

Technical Lead role at Nearform, leading software engineering teams and technical delivery for client projects, with hands-on work in Golang and/or Python and a modern frontend stack.

At a glance

Employment
Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
Work mode
Remote · Canada
Pay
CAD 170,000 – 200,000 / year

What you'll do

  • Lead software engineering teams through technical delivery
  • Work directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements
  • Provide direct line management or mentoring
  • Turn designs into reality taking into account business needs
  • Improve code standards and provide feedback to those around you

What we're looking for

  • 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

  • Annual Company Bonus - share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance
  • Work Remotely and Flexibly - flexible working culture
  • Flexible Time Off Package - flexible annual leave policy plus public holidays, sick leave, marriage leave and more
  • Remote Working Allowance - budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in USD) every 2 years to set up a workspace
  • Training and Development Allowance
  • Healthcare - additional private healthcare
  • 401k - plan with match up to 4%, no minimum entry requirements and immediate vesting of employers' contributions

How to get hired

  1. 1Talent Call (30 mins via Zoom)
  2. 2Panel Interview (60 mins via Zoom) with two Technical Directors
  3. 3Technical Lead Assessment (90 mins via Zoom) covering Architecture Design, Technical Implementation, and Code Standards and Feedback
  4. 4There may also be an additional interview with the client depending on the project

Apply

Save

About Nearform

Mission

Committed to shaping a better world in all that we do

Key facts

  • Global team built on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence
  • Conducts manual and electronic identity verification checks for prospective employees

What they value

  • Respect
  • Inclusivity
  • Diversity
  • Excellence
  • Technical excellence
  • Collaboration
  • Continuous learning