Team Lead with Strong Back-End Experience (Python)

Novakid is a fast-growing online English school for children aged 4-12. Our mission is to create the world’s best online education platform for children. With over 80,000 students from more than 40 countries and 2,500 native-speaking teachers, we are dedicated to transforming online learning experiences.

Role Overview

We are seeking an exceptional Team Lead with a strong background in solution architecture, cloud, and backend development to join our core platform team. As a key leader, you will drive the technical direction and development of our platform, ensuring it meets the highest standards of quality and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Mentor: Provide leadership and guidance to a team of experienced back-end developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Collaborate: Work closely with project managers and business stakeholders to prioritize development requests and align technical solutions with business needs.

• Architect and Optimize: Oversee the architecture, quality, and performance of the core components of the Novakid platform, ensuring scalability and reliability.

• Leverage Technologies: Utilize third-party solutions and cloud infrastructure (AWS & GCP) to meet platform goals and improve performance.

• Focus on Security and Performance: Ensure security and performance are top priorities in all development processes.

• Implement Best Practices: Establish and maintain effective development processes and tooling to enhance productivity and code quality.

• Contribute to Leadership: Actively participate in the technical leadership team to drive overall product development and strategy.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Leadership Experience: 3+ years of experience leading development teams.

• Technical Expertise: 5+ years of experience as a Python developer.

• Backend Development: Proven experience in designing and developing scalable backends and REST APIs.

• Technical Stack Proficiency: Experience working with FastAPI, Pyramid, Socket.io, PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy, Celery, RabbitMQ.

• Cloud Experience: Proficient in working with AWS stack, including Lambda, SNS/SQS, and S3.

• Communication Skills: Fluent or professional proficiency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with e-learning or game development projects.

• Experience in developing and deploying AI/ML applications.

What We Offer

• Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely with core hours in GMT+3.

• Dynamic Team: Be part of a friendly and young team committed to innovation and excellence.

• Generous Benefits: Unlimited holidays, performance-based bonuses, and stock options.