Python Tech Lead

Posted Oct 9

⚡ Who we are

Lodgify is a fast-growing startup focused on building vacation rental software that enables property owners and managers to independently manage and market their business online. We are an international team of more than 290 people and 50 different nationalities in the heart of Barcelona, and we've been featured twice in Wired's 100 Hottest European startups list.

⭐ About the Role

We are seeking for an experienced Tech Lead with more than 8 years as a software engineer (3 using Python).

If you are excited by the prospects of Generative AI (LLMs) and ML models and are eager to use them in production to solve real problems this is the position for you. You will be part of our first squad fully dedicated to leveraging AI in the company and you will be reporting directly to our Chief AI Officer.

Are you eager to grow and push boundaries? At Lodgify, we value trust over processes allowing you to push beyond traditional confines. If you want to help us make vacation rental work easier with AI, come join us.

Although this is a remote position, we do requiere candidates to be based in Barcelona or willing to relocate.

⭐ What you will be doing

  • Lead the technical design for the solution (not a people-manager).
  • Write code that meets our company high-quality and maintainability standards
  • Execute methodic research to come up with the best choices of frameworks, libraries and tools for the full development life cycle
  • Help split features into independent services for increased code stability and maintainability
  • Work in an agile environment together with machine learning and data engineers
  • Be an active participant of the squad and technical chapters
  • Drive and support team’s focus on technical OKRs
  • Offer guidance and mentorship to elevate the knowledge in AI to other developers
  • You will be part of a mission driven Agile team (Scrum/Kanban)

⭐ Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit

  • 8 years of experience as a software engineer including 3 years of experience working with Python.
  • No previous experience in ML required, we have another position for that ;)
  • Excited by the prospects of Generative AI and eager to use them to solve real problems
  • Very good grip on SOLID principles and Domain Driven Design
  • Good practices on Unit Testing, Integration Testing, etc
  • Extensive experience with FastAPI / Django / Flask
  • Experience working with PostgreSQL and ORM tools
  • Experience working with containers (e.g.: Docker, K8s) and microservice architectures
  • Good grasp on security best practices
  • Ability to be proactive, challenge assumptions and come up with solutions
  • Good communication and collaboration skills
  • Good level of spoken and written English

⭐ Additional Points if You Have

  • Previous experience with LLMOps (i.e.LlamaIndex, LangChain, VectorDBs)
  • Experience in .NET Core

⭐ Benefits

  • Work from home flexibility.
  • Permanent contract with a competitive salary.
  • 25 working days of paid vacation.
  • Private health insurance (that includes travel insurance, dental plan, and psychologist)
  • Monthly meal stipends of 150€.
  • Allowance for your home-office setup.
  • Computer and gadgets for your daily work.
  • Free Spanish classes.
  • Referral program with paid compensation.
  • Daily breakfast at the office: Coffee, sandwiches, cookies, fruits and much more!
  • Opportunities for growth and development with a training budget.
  • Great culture & working environment with an international team of over 40 different nationalities.
  • Jornada Intensiva in August.
  • Mental well-being.
  • Regular team-building events and activities.
  • Training and mentorship program.
  • Yearly performance reviews.
  • Sick leave fully covered.

⭐ Why you’ll love us:

You’ll be part of a growing, dynamic company with a truly international team. At Lodgify, we are full of contagious energy, hard work, and passion for what we do. Lodgify is committed to creating a workplace where everyone is heard and feels a sense of belonging.

We are proud to have an international team that acknowledges a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. At Lodgify, we celebrate diversity and difference, and we are strongly committed to building an inclusive environment for all our employees.

All applications must be submitted in English. Applications in any other language will not be considered.