Backend Tech Lead

Role Brief :
As a Technical Lead at Dailoqa, you will play a pivotal role in engineering robust, high-performance backend solutions that power Agentic AI transformation in financial services. This position combines hands-on technical leadership with a strong commitment to team development, best-in-class engineering practices, and collaborative problem solving. Prior experience with financial systems, data-heavy applications, or compliance-driven environments is a plus. Familiarity or demonstrated curiosity in GenAI/Agentic AI is welcome; we actively encourage learning and cross-skilling in emerging technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of talented Python developers to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable backend services fueling Dailoqa’s Agentic AI platform and client solutions.
Architect and own end-to-end design of Python services, APIs, and integrations—balancing performance, security, and adaptability for evolving client needs.
Define technical strategies, establish and enforce coding/development standards, and champion automation, testing, and CI/CD best practices across teams.
Collaborate closely with Product, Design, QA, and Industry Solution teams to translate business and user needs into actionable technical deliverables.
Enable sustainable engineering velocity: conduct code and architecture reviews, promote code reuse, resolve roadblocks, and foster early issue discovery.
Work closely with BFSI and platform engineering stakeholders to understand regulatory, security, and data privacy requirements, ensuring solutions are compliant and robust.
Investigate and propose new technologies, frameworks, and patterns—including GenAI and Agentic AI—adopting them as appropriate to keep Dailoqa’s stack future-ready.
Support Agile delivery: lead backlog refinement, t-shirt sizing, sprint planning, and delivery reporting. Drive accountability for milestones and deliverables within your team.
Cultivate a learning-first, innovation-driven team culture that values technical curiosity, experimentation, and knowledge-sharing.
Required Technical Skills
Proficient in Python and related libraries
Deep knowledge of Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
Expertise in developing RESTful APIs and integrating with third-party services.
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Strong background in database and cache systems - SQL and NoSQL.
Working knowledge of CI/CD, unit testing frameworks, and code versioning tools (Git).
Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.
Team & Project Management
Experience in mentoring and managing a team of developers.
Ability to manage sprints, timelines, task assignments, and client communication.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and a structured approach to debugging and root cause analysis.
Strong documentation habits for APIs, deployment processes, and codebase architecture.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
7 years of hands-on experience in Python development, with at least 2+ years in a technical lead role.
Strong grasp of design patterns and clean coding practices.
Effective communicator with the ability to present solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Work arrangement
Hybrid