Tech Lead (w Python) | Remote | Startup Transforming legal tech with AI

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About the company

Our client is revolutionizing legal technology with AI-driven tools that enhance efficiency and accessibility for legal professionals. They are undertaking high-impact technology transformation, partnering with a high-volume immigration law firm to optimize workflows and streamline processes. Join them in building the future of legal tech, where impactful innovation meets user-centric design 🚀

Role Overview

The Tech Lead (Senior Staff or Principal Engineer) will play a critical role in defining and executing the technical strategy of our core platform. This high-impact role is focused on architecting solutions, guiding engineering teams, and ensuring we meet rigorous standards for scalability, performance, and security. As a senior technical leader, you’ll collaborate closely with the CTO, CPO, Infrastructure Architect, and other executive stakeholders, bringing deep technical expertise to influence and drive key decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership : Serve as the primary technical authority on the team, making architectural decisions, defining best practices, and setting coding standards to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and scalable codebases.
• Architectural Ownership : Design, implement, and optimize core system architecture, ensuring it supports high availability, high-volume processing, and complex data workflows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with the CTO, CPO, Infrastructure Architect, and other senior leaders to align technical initiatives with product and business goals, contributing to the overall strategic direction.
• Project Ownership : Lead the design and development of large-scale projects, driving them from concept through implementation, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.
• Mentorship & Guidance : Mentor engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement across teams.

Technical Proficiency

Must be proficient in several of the following :

Qualifications

🤝 What You’ll Get

Remote-First Work Environment : Enjoy the flexibility to work from anywhere, with a remote-first setup that supports work-life balance and productivity. Budget provided for setting up your home office setup.

💰 Salary : Estimated at $6,000–8,500 USD per month, depending on experience and skills.

Unlimited Paid Time Off : Take the time you need with an unlimited PTO policy, empowering you to recharge and maintain balance.

Professional Development : Access resources for growth, including conference passes, online courses, and training programs to support your career advancement.

Parental Leave :  We offer paid parental leave to support you and your family during this important time.