Lead Python Software Engineer, Commercial Systems

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Lead Python Software Engineer, Commercial Systems in EMEA. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and operation of Python-based solutions that drive the automation of SaaS user management and integration of data sources across the organization. You will collaborate with multiple engineering and business teams, providing technical leadership, code reviews, and guidance on engineering best practices. The position requires a deep understanding of Python, open-source ETL tools, and scalable software architectures. You will help enable data-driven decisions by ensuring seamless integration of internal and external data sources into the data mesh. Success in this role depends on your ability to combine technical excellence with mentorship, operational ownership, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is a fully remote position within the EMEA region, with opportunities to travel internationally twice a year for team events and strategy alignment. Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain Python-based engineering solutions for automation and integration across the application portfolio
• Collaborate with colleagues on technical designs, code reviews, and problem-solving for complex software challenges
• Deploy and operate services developed by the team, ensuring reliability, scalability, and maintainability
• Coach, mentor, and provide career development guidance to junior engineers as appropriate
• Promote and evangelize engineering and organizational best practices across teams
• Integrate internal and external data sources into the data mesh using open-source ETL tools to enable data-driven decisions
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing processes, code quality, and system performance

Requirements  

• Strong experience in Python software development with proven ability to deliver high-quality engineering solutions
• Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent alternative path demonstrating technical expertise
• Track record of exceeding expectations and delivering impactful results in software projects
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken, with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Result-oriented mindset with personal drive to meet commitments and deadlines
• Ability to work in a distributed team environment, collaborating across multiple countries and time zones
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally twice per year for company events
• Nice-to-have: performance engineering, security experience, and familiarity with Airbyte, Ranger, Temporal, or Trino

Benefits  

• Competitive global compensation, reviewed annually to recognize performance
• Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
• Fully distributed work environment with flexible remote working and twice-yearly in-person team sprints
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Annual holiday leave and maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to travel internationally and meet colleagues at new locations
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team. Thank you for your interest!