Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Python Development Technical Lead Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Python Development Technical Lead that can be highly adaptable to lead agile execution for a fast-paced prototyping initiatives and Development Projects using AI. This role is focused on enabling a cross-functional team to rapidly design, build, and iterate on AI-driven solutions under tight timelines. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, fosters collaboration, and ensures delivery velocity without sacrificing quality. Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Python Development team and perform hands on design and development and assign tasks to the development team
- Lead Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) with a focus on speed and code production and quality improvement
- Remove impediments quickly to maintain team momentum in a rapid prototyping environment
- Partner with product owners, AI engineers, data scientists, and designers to align priorities and sprint goals
- Promote agile best practices while adapting frameworks to suit experimental and iterative AI development
- Track sprint progress, velocity, and deliverables; provide transparent reporting to stakeholders
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation within the team
- Support backlog grooming and ensure user stories are well-defined and actionable
- Help manage shifting priorities and evolving requirements typical of AI research and prototyping
- Encourage rapid experimentation, learning loops, and iterative releases
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of Technical Lead
- 5+ years of hands on experience in Python Development
- Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum principles and frameworks
- Experience working with cross-functional technical teams (engineering, data science, product)
- Proven ability to manage fast-paced, ambiguous projects with changing requirements
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in AI/ML, data science, or rapid prototyping environments
- Familiarity with tools AWS, DevOPS, CI/CD
- Experience with Lean Startup or experimentation-driven development
Key Traits for Success:
- Proven success in driving development output
- Comfort with uncertainty and rapid change
- Ability to derive development vision
- Proven ability to solve problems
- Ability to balance structure with flexibility
- Passion for innovation and emerging technologies
- Quick learner
Success Metrics:
- Sprint delivery consistency and velocity
- Team engagement and collaboration
- Time-to-prototype and iteration speed
- Stakeholder satisfaction and alignment
Work Environment:
- Highly dynamic, experimental, and collaborative
- Short development cycles with frequent iteration
- Close interaction with AI engineers, product leaders, and stakeholders
Summary:
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of development, lead and coordination; at the intersection of agility and innovation—helping teams move quickly from idea to AI-powered prototype while maintaining clarity, focus, and momentum.
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