Lead Software Engineer (Full-Stack, Python-first) - Remote

Overview

We’re seeking a pragmatic Lead Software Engineer (Full-Stack, Python-first) to help one of Europe’s fastest-growing legal tech companies scale its software platform end to end. Our AI-powered products are already in market; now we need robust, extensible architecture and impeccable execution to support rapid growth and new feature velocity.

In Short

• Architect and implement robust scalable solutions for our product suite
• Design and develop sophisticated systems
• Establish best practices for software development, testing, and deployment across products
• Initially handle development across the stacks as a core technical contributor
• Maintain significant hands-on coding involvement even while leading the team
• Work closely with product, design, and AI Engineers to release new features
• Partner with the Head of Engineering and leadership on Engineering roadmap planning
• Translate complex software concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to create and execute Software roadmaps aligned with business objectives
• Help to deliver our Engineering strategy

Requirements

• Production-scale Python/Django (DRF, async, Celery) and clean architecture.
• Vue 3 experience: Composition API, state management (Pinia), Vite toolchain.
• Rigorous testing: pytest, integration/e2e (Cypress), contract tests.
• Automation-first: CI/CD (GitHub), Docker, IaC (Terraform).
• Data layer mastery: PostgreSQL tuning, Redis caching, queues/streams (RabbitMQ/Kafka).
• API design & maintenance: REST/GraphQL, versioning, documentation.
• Security by default: OWASP, OAuth/OIDC/JWT, GDPR-aware data handling.
• Ability to work independently as the primary technical contributor handling all aspects of development
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex AI concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience mentoring and developing technical talent

Benefits

• 🚀 Foundational Impact – Help to deliver our Engineering strategy
• 🔒 Technical Ownership – Full ownership of our the features from end to end
• 🌱 Growth Environment – Work at the cutting edge of generative AI and LLMs
• 💼 Leadership Visibility – Flat hierarchy with direct report to the Head of Engineering
• 🏡 Fully Remote – Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere
• 💻 Top Equipment – State-of-the-art MacBook plus all the accessories you need
• 🏋️ Wellbeing Perks – Urban Sports Club membership to support your healthy lifestyle