Python Tech Lead

Location: Europe, UK (Remote)

Senior Tech Lead – Data Platform Framework

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Technical Lead to lead the development of a next-generation data platform framework based on Python and Ports & Adapters (Hexagonal) architecture.
The framework is being refactored from a tightly coupled technology stack into a modular, tool-agnostic architecture, where individual technologies are implemented through interchangeable adapters.
The framework should also be orchestrator-agnostic, allowing it to run across CI/CD platforms, workflow orchestrators, or standalone Python execution.

Requirements:

8+ years of sof tware/data engineering experience, including 2+ years in a Tech Lead, Staff Engineer or Architect role with responsibility for other engineers.
Expert-level Python for production systems:
OOP
Abstract base classes/interfaces
Type hints
Packaging
Dependency management
Building reusable Python libraries
Proven hands-on experience with Clean Architecture / Hexagonal Architecture / Ports & Adapters, dependency injection and interface-driven design.
Hands-on production experience with Snowflake .
Hands-on production experience with AWS .
Strong experience designing CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitLab CI or an equivalent platform.
Hands-on Terraform / Infrastructure as Code experience.
Hands-on experience with secure secrets management, e.g. HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager or AWS Parameter Store.
Strong conceptual understanding of:
Data governance
Data warehousing
Data transformation
Data ingestion / ETL
Strong SQL skills.
Experience with workflow/orchestration technologies such as Airflow or Dagster .
Experience with Pharma is mandatory

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