Lead Python Developer

We are seeking a Lead Python Developer to join our team working on enterprise platform engineering initiatives. This role focuses on brownfield modernization, security remediation, and AWS serverless infrastructure supporting internal tooling and integrations across the vehicle lifecycle domain. As a technical leader, you will set direction for engineering practices, mentor senior engineers, and drive strategic modernization initiatives across the platform.
Responsibilities
Define the technical vision and architecture for AWS Lambda services and API Gateway endpoints using Python and Boto3
Own and drive the end-to-end CI/CD migration strategy from legacy pipelines to GitHub Actions workflows
Establish standards and governance for infrastructure as code using Terraform (primary) and Serverless frameworks
Lead complex brownfield refactors, service decommissions, and migrations — e.g., OAuth migrations, WAF block-mode enablement, SAST/SCA remediations — across multiple teams and workstreams
Define WAF rule configuration strategy and security remediation roadmaps; oversee resolution of findings surfaced by SAST and SCA tooling
Architect integration patterns for internal and third-party systems via REST APIs (e.g., OAuth client credentials flows)
Drive automation of operational workflows and shape the direction of agentic platform initiatives (n8n, LangChain, or equivalent orchestration tools are a plus)
Partner with the SRE Consultant to define observability strategy, address telemetry gaps, and lead Lambda-based data collection automation
Champion and evolve the spec-driven SDLC across the team
Set the strategy for AI-driven improvements to design, delivery, and triage practices
Evaluate, pilot, and recommend new tooling and solutions for enterprise-level AI enablement offerings
Mentor and coach senior and mid-level engineers; conduct technical reviews and uplift overall engineering quality
Requirements
5+ years of Python development with a focus on AWS Lambda and API Gateway in production environments, including experience leading technical initiatives
1+ years of proven experience leading distributed teams or workstreams, setting technical direction, and mentoring senior engineers
Deep proficiency in Boto3 across IAM, Secrets Manager, and SSM, as well as Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch, and WAF
Expert-level Terraform skills for IaC in production, with the ability to define module standards, lead reviews, and shape platform-wide IaC strategy
Strong background in Serverless Framework, including planning and executing migrations of legacy stacks at scale
Hands-on experience leading GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline initiatives; comfortable owning a CI/CD functions → GHA migration end-to-end
Deep knowledge of AWS WAF rule configuration, block-mode enablement, and incident response leadership
Solid experience with security tooling such as SAST and SCA, and a track record of operating within (or shaping) a structured compliance programme
Brownfield mindset — demonstrable leadership of large-scale migrations, decommissions, and refactors rather than greenfield builds
Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence technical decisions across teams
Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)
Nice to have
Familiarity with ServiceNow
Understanding of Snowflake