Technical Lead – Python, AI

Nearform

full-time

Posted on: 4/7/2026

Location Type: Remote

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About the role

Provide technical and line-management leadership to your development team.
Take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects.
Identify and resolve blockers before they become issues.
Ensure best practices in software development, DevOps, and agile methodologies are upheld within the team.
Work directly with clients, translating requirements into technical briefs.
Shape and define architectural decisions ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.
Provide updates to client and Nearform leadership to ensure clear understanding of project status and drive good decision-making.

Significant experience in software engineering and 2+ years of experience leading projects and mentoring as a Technical Lead. For this particular role, we are looking for professional experience Python.
Experience with AI application development and Agentic frameworks and platforms (e.g., LangGraph, Agentspace, etc.)
Experience working directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements.
Proven experience working with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
Strong CI/CD experience, including hands-on work with Terraform, Helm, and other cloud-native IaC technologies.
Deep understanding of observability practices, with practical experience using OpenTelemetry (OTel) and related tooling.
Experience leading software engineering teams through technical delivery and either direct line management or mentoring.
Deep understanding of agile ways of working, best practices and design patterns.
Deep understanding of test-driven development and testing best practices.
Deep understanding of version control tools, e.g. Git.
Understanding of DevOps practices and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR)
Empathy and people skills

Benefits

Annual Company Bonus - We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.
Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
Paid Time Off Package - We offer an annual leave of 25 days plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more.
Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in GBP) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join.
Training and Development Allowance - We understand the importance of continuously learning so we offer an allowance of up to €1000 (equivalent in GBP) you can use to upskill yourself.
Healthcare - It’s important to always take care of your health, so we offer additional private healthcare here at Nearform. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team.
Pension & Insurances - We offer a pension match of up to 5% and Income Protection and Death in Service for peace of mind.

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonAI application developmentKubernetesCI/CDTerraformHelmOpenTelemetrytest-driven developmentversion controlDevOps

Soft Skills

technical leadershipline managementmentoringclient communicationproblem-solvingdecision-makingempathypeople skillsproject deliveryagile methodologies