Backend Technical Lead

About Dailoqa

Dailoqa's mission is to bridge human expertise and artificial intelligence to solve the challenges facing financial services.

Our founding team of 20+ international leaders, including former CIOs and senior industry experts, combines extensive technical expertise with decades of real-world experience to create tailored solutions that harness the power of combined intelligence.

With a focus on Financial Services clients we have deep expertise across Risk & Regulations, Retail & Institutional Banking, Capital Markets, and Wealth & Asset Management. Dailoqa has global reach in UK, Europe, Africa, India, ASEAN, and Australia.

We integrate AI into business strategies to deliver tangible outcomes and set new standards for the financial services industry.

Working at Dailoqa will be hard work, our environment is fluid and fast-moving and you'll be part of a community that values innovation, collaboration, and relentless curiosity.

We're looking at people who

• Are proactive, curious adaptable, and patient
• Shape the company's vision and will have a direct impact on its success.
• Have the opportunity for fast career growth.
• Have the opportunity to participate in the upside of an ultra-growth venture.
• Have fun

Don't apply if

• You want to work on a single layer of the application.
• You prefer to work on well-defined problems.
• You need clear, pre-defined processes.
• You prefer a relaxed and slow paced environment.

Our Philosophy

• Small team: Small talented teams outperform large and slow-moving companies. We avoid bureaucracy, keep meetings to a minimum and focus on creating value.
• Simple where possible: We are passionate about new technology (in particular Machine Learning and AI), but we are more passionate about solving problems for our customers. We strive to find the best solution, be it cutting-edge or old-school.
• Customer obsessed: We take every opportunity to talk to our customers. We obsess over their problems and work every day to make them happy.

Role Overview:

• Title: Backend Technical Lead (Python)
• Positions: 2

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and guide a team of Python developers to deliver scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Design end-to-end Python applications with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and security.
• Define technical strategies, coding standards, and development best practices for the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and QA to deliver features as per roadmap.
• Oversee code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, estimate effort, and manage project execution using Agile methodologies.
• Provide technical solutions for complex problems and troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Stay current with Python advancements, frameworks, and relevant technologies to drive innovation.
• Manage task distribution, timelines, and team productivity across projects.

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.