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

Atomic HR

8d • $6,000 - $8,500 • Remote

About The Position

Our client is an AI-first legal tech startup on a mission to modernize how legal teams work. By building intelligent tools that automate complexity and unlock efficiency, they help legal professionals focus on what truly matters.
They’re currently partnering with a high-volume immigration law firm to transform critical workflows at scale. This is a chance to join a fast-growing startup where your work will have real, visible impact from day one 🚀
We’re looking for a Tech Lead (Senior Staff or Principal Engineer) to own the technical direction of our client’s core platform. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone who enjoys building, scaling, and making high-impact technical decisions in a startup environment.
You’ll work closely with the CTO, CPO, and Infrastructure Architect to shape the platform’s architecture, guide the team, and move fast without compromising quality, security, or scalability..

Requirements

• 8–10 years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in senior technical leadership roles.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written).
• Expert-level Python (required).
• Strong experience building cloud-native systems on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices.
• Solid experience with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi).
• Deep understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience designing REST, gRPC, or GraphQL APIs at scale.
• Strong focus on security, performance, and reliability in production systems.
• A startup mindset: ownership, pragmatism, and comfort with ambiguity.

Nice To Haves

• Go and/or Node.js experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture: Design and evolve a scalable, cloud-native platform built for high-volume processing and complex data flows.
• Lead by example: Set engineering standards, make key technical decisions, and write production-grade code.
• Move fast, build right: Drive large initiatives from idea to production in a lean, iterative startup environment.
• Collaborate closely: Work side-by-side with product, infra, and leadership to align tech decisions with business goals.
• Grow the team: Mentor engineers, raise the technical bar, and help build a strong engineering culture.

Benefits

• Remote-first startup
• Work from anywhere with the flexibility and autonomy startups are known for. Home office budget included.
• Competitive Salary
• $6,000–$8,500 USD per month, based on experience and impact.
• Unlimited PTO
• We trust you to manage your time and recharge when needed.
• Learning & Growth
• Budget for conferences, courses, and continuous learning.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Because life happens—and we support it.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed