Python Development Tech Lead

Bethesda, MD, US • Posted 18 hours ago • Updated 18 hours ago
Full Time
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Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Cross-functional Team
  • UPS
  • Quality Improvement
  • Reporting
  • Accountability
  • User Stories
  • Research
  • Prototyping
  • IT Management
  • Python
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • Management
  • Communication
  • Facilitation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • Data Science
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Amazon Web Services
  • DevOps
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Lean Startup
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Quick Learner
  • Sprint
  • Apache Velocity
  • Collaboration
  • Innovation
  • IDEA
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Clarity
  • FOCUS

Summary

Python Development Tech Lead

Job 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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  • Position Id: 532f500194c8-30632-41796537
  • Posted 18 hours ago
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