Lead Python Engineer (Azure)

Client A major client in the digital consulting services space. The exact company name is not disclosed, but it is a large consulting / digital services business.

Who we are looking for We are looking for a Lead Python Engineer with strong hands-on Azure Cloud experience and proven leadership background. This is not just a senior developer role - the client needs someone with real technical leadership exposure.

Location Candidates can be based in: EU countries

Main requirements

• 5+ years of Python experience
• 4+ years of Azure experience
• Strong hands-on Azure Cloud experience is mandatory
• Leadership / people leadership experience is required
• Strong architecture and cloud-native background
• Good English, ideally C1 level

What is most important for the client

• Azure must be the candidate’s strongest and most recent cloud experience
• AWS-first candidates are not suitable
• Azure DevOps alone is not considered strong Azure Cloud experience
• If the CV does not clearly show hands-on Azure work, the candidate will not pass the client’s screening

What kind of leadership they want The client is looking for real leadership exposure, such as:

• leading a small team
• coordinating delivery
• conducting code reviews
• mentoring engineers
• acting as a technical lead
• leading engineering teams or complex projects

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of Python solutions in Azure
• Architect and optimize cloud-native applications
• Work directly with stakeholders and client teams
• Mentor engineers and drive engineering best practices
• Support delivery quality, governance, and technical decision-making