Our client is an AI startup backed by over five million dollars in seed funding. Their product places genuine artificial intelligence at the centre of its functionality. They are seeking a Tech Lead who can combine strong hands-on engineering with effective technical leadership.
This role is approximately sixty percent coding and forty percent leadership. It is ideal for someone who enjoys building high quality software while guiding a growing engineering team.
Role Overview
You will lead backend development with Python and Django while shaping architectural direction and contributing to new feature development. You will play a central role in establishing engineering practices and collaborating with product and AI specialists. Vue.js experience is not required. A willingness to learn it as part of the full stack is sufficient.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and contribute to backend development using Python and Django
• Drive architectural planning and long term technical decisions
• Design and deliver new product features in close collaboration with product and AI stakeholders
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to engineers
• Support the growth of engineering culture and best practices
• Learn and work with Vue.js as part of the full stack environment
Requirements
• Strong commercial experience with Python and Django
• Background in architectural and systems design
• Ability to balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on coding
• Interest in learning Vue.js
• Comfortable working in an early stage and fast moving environment
• Availability to work within EU time zones
Why Join
• A company where AI is truly core to the product
• Significant ownership and influence over technical direction
• Opportunity to grow into a Head of Engineering position as the team scales
• Strong investment and a clear long term roadmap
• Fully remote role with global reach, aligned to EU working hours