Development Team Lead

Development Team Lead About Arcanys Arcanys launched in 2010 to help entrepreneurs and innovators from Australia, Europe and other parts of the globe accelerate their software development with dedicated remote engineers from the Philippines. Why work with us? There’s a unique spirit to Arcanys—manifested in our amazing talents, passion for technology, and a strong focus on everyone’s career and personal development. As a company rooted in people, we make a point to offer exciting work opportunities and foster a culture that everyone can meaningfully contribute to. Join us as a: Development Team Lead We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Development Team Lead to spearhead our development efforts. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for guiding our talented engineers, managing the full software development lifecycle, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions. You will be a key player in shaping our technical architecture, mentoring our developers, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This challenging yet incredibly rewarding position offers the chance to make a significant impact on our products and our team's growth. Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Management: Oversee and lead a globally distributed development team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Manage planning, ensuring efficient execution and timely delivery of projects. Implement and enforce best practices in coding, testing, and deployment to maintain high standards of quality and velocity. Mentor and coach junior developers, supporting their professional growth and skill development. Technical Architecture & Strategy: Coordinate cross-team technical architecture, ensuring seamless integration and alignment across various components. Drive technical innovation and explore new technologies to enhance our development processes and product offerings. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product Managers to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver solutions that meet user needs. Collaborate with QA engineers to ensure robust testing and quality assurance throughout the development cycle. Partner with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and engaging user experiences. Quality & Velocity: Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality code and maintain optimal development velocity across both frontend and backend development. Proactively identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and other areas for improvement. Required Skills & Expertise: Experience in team lead positions Proven ability to motivate and align people towards common goals Expert skills in Django, Python, and system architecture Experience with PostgreSQL Ability to read, review, optimize, and debug large code bases, providing suggestions for improvement and refactoring while adhering to good software engineering practices Proficiency in using code versioning tools, such as Git Familiarity with RESTful API and RPC services Proficient understanding of various software development methodologies Excellent communication skills in English, a team-oriented mindset, and a strong work ethic The Perks We like to make sure the talent is well taken care of, and here are just some of the benefits you will enjoy: Top compensation based on expertise – we are only looking for top talent and pay accordingly. Long-term work from home + allowances - we let you work from the comfort of your home + amazing allowances you get to enjoy! Reimbursable allowance of up to 15K for your home office setup Standard 5 day work week from Monday to Friday. Flexible working schedule. You can choose your working hours (within reason). Flat management style and open-door policy - no micromanagement and your voice is being heard! Work with the latest technologies - you can hone your skills and work with Australian and European clients + a chance to earn more through our self-training program. Enrolment to HMO for a maximum of 3 immediate dependents on your 1st day. Incentive-based wellness program. Toastmasters, English classes, and other learning opportunities. Free consultations with Arcanys registered nutritionist-dietitians. Free access to our very own Arcanys CrossFit gym (or get a company-sponsored membership in a different gym, whichever suits your needs best). Department Software Development Role Senior Python Architect Remote status Fully Remote Employment type Full-time Workplace, Culture & Diversity Our people come first. We foster well-being, trust, and autonomy, working only on projects we believe in. Every challenge is tackled with the same dedication as if it were our own . About Arcanys Meet one of the happiest, most impactful software firms