Python Engineering Lead

About the role

We are seeking a Python Engineering Lead to join our on‑site team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will head a multidisciplinary engineering group responsible for delivering a secure Nuclear Material Accounting and Control platform, combining hands‑on Python development with full‑cycle technical leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the engineering team across all technical workstreams.
• Remain hands‑on in developing critical Python backend components.
• Translate architecture and requirements into actionable engineering plans and tasks.
• Manage technical decisions, estimations, dependencies and resolve complex issues.
• Define and enforce coding standards, code reviews, quality gates and automated testing.
• Introduce and govern AI‑assisted coding practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure AI‑generated code meets security, compliance and maintainability standards.
• Oversee system integrations, data integrity, auditability and production‑readiness.
• Mentor team members and maintain high delivery quality across disciplines.

Required profile

• Strong experience in Python backend engineering with practical coding expertise.
• Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Knowledge of FastAPI, REST API development, PostgreSQL and SQLAlchemy.
• Experience delivering secure, auditable enterprise applications.
• Hands‑on expertise with AI coding assistants and AI‑driven development workflows.
• Familiarity with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines and secure coding practices.
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure and containerised environments such as Azure, Kubernetes and Docker.
• Ability to work collaboratively with architects, analysts, and client security teams.
• Fluency in English and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics or a related field.

Required skills

• Python
• FastAPI
• REST API
• PostgreSQL
• SQLAlchemy
• AI coding assistants
• Automated testing
• CI/CD pipelines
• Azure
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Secure coding practices

What we offer

• End of service gratuity
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Annual air travel allowance for expatriates
• Regular performance feedback and salary reviews
• Global travel medical and accident insurance
• Referral bonuses
• Learning and development opportunities, including in‑house training, coaching, professional certifications and courses