Lead Software Engineer (Python)
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About the Role
CFI Financial Group is hiring a Backend Technical Lead (Python) in Dubai to develop features, define technical specs, and ensure software quality. The role requires 4+ years of Python experience, 1+ year as a Technical Lead, and expertise in SQL/NoSQL databases, microservices, and containerization.
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Responsibilities
- Collaborate with team members and stakeholders in developing features and new products
- Develop solutions according to specified business requirements
- Define and write up the technical spec, including the appropriate technology and workflow to coding standards
- Demonstrate and present implementation to team leaders/heads/CTO
- Implement Unit and Integration Tests
- Ensure software meets all requirements of quality, security, modifiability, extensibility etc.
- Participate in code reviews, identifying anti‐patterns in the code and refactoring opportunities
Requirements
- BSc in Computer Science or related field
- Minimum of 4+ years experience in software development and coding in Python
- PHP will be considered an advantage
- Excellent knowledge of software and application design and architecture
- Minimum 1 year as Technical Lead experience
- Technical mindset with great attention to detail
- Understanding of software quality assurance principles
- Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes
- Experience with service oriented architecture (SOA)
- Experience in SQL and NoSQL databases
- Some experience in RabbitMQ or Kafka or other
- Experience in developing microservices and managing containerized applications
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Who are we?
- CFI Financial Group is an award winning trading provider, possessing more than 25 years of experience with multiple offices around the world including London, Larnaca, Beirut, Amman, Dubai, Port Louis, and others.
Job Description
- We are hiring a talented Backend Technical Lead (Python) professional to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with team members and stakeholders in developing features and new products.
- Develop solutions according to specified business requirements.
- Define and write up the technical spec, including the appropriate technology and workflow to coding standards.
- Demonstrate and present implementation to team leaders/heads/CTO.
- Implement Unit and Integration Tests.
- Ensure software meets all requirements of quality, security, modifiability, extensibility etc.
- Participate in code reviews, identifying anti‐patterns in the code and refactoring opportunities.
- Other duties as deemed necessary by their superior from time to time.
Requirements
- BSc in Computer Science or related field.
- Minimum of 4+ Years experience in software development and coding in Python. PHP will be considered an advantage.
- Excellent knowledge of software and application design and architecture.
- Minimum 1 year as Technical Lead experience.
- Technical mindset with great attention to detail.
- Understanding of software quality assurance principles.
- Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
- Experience with service oriented architecture (SOA).
- Experience in SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Some experience in RabbitMQ or Kafka or other
- Experience in developing microservices and managing containerized applications.
- Some experience building websockets.
Why join CFI?
- We’re a fast growing, multinational company
- Competitive salaries and benefits
- Work and learn with industry professions
- Supportive and collaborative environment
- Unlimited opportunities for growth and development
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