Python Development Tech Lead

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Position: Python Development Tech Lead

Location: Bethesda, MD

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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

• 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
• 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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