Job Description
Python Development Tech Lead
Job Title: Python Development Technical Lead
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Python Development Technical Lead that can be highly adaptable to lead agile execution for a fast-paced prototyping initiatives and Development Projects using AI. This role is focused on enabling a cross-functional team to rapidly design, build, and iterate on AI-driven solutions under tight timelines. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, fosters collaboration, and ensures delivery velocity without sacrificing quality.
We are seeking an experienced Python Development Technical Lead that can be highly adaptable to lead agile execution for a fast-paced prototyping initiatives and Development Projects using AI. This role is focused on enabling a cross-functional team to rapidly design, build, and iterate on AI-driven solutions under tight timelines. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, fosters collaboration, and ensures delivery velocity without sacrificing quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Python Development team and perform hands on design and development and assign tasks to the development team
- Lead Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) with a focus on speed and code production and quality improvement
- Remove impediments quickly to maintain team momentum in a rapid prototyping environment
- Partner with product owners, AI engineers, data scientists, and designers to align priorities and sprint goals
- Promote agile best practices while adapting frameworks to suit experimental and iterative AI development
- Track sprint progress, velocity, and deliverables; provide transparent reporting to stakeholders
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation within the team
- Support backlog grooming and ensure user stories are well-defined and actionable
- Help manage shifting priorities and evolving requirements typical of AI research and prototyping
- Encourage rapid experimentation, learning loops, and iterative releases
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of Technical Lead
- 5+ years of hands on experience in Python Development
- Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum principles and frameworks
- Experience working with cross-functional technical teams (engineering, data science, product)
- Proven ability to manage fast-paced, ambiguous projects with changing requirements
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in AI/ML, data science, or rapid prototyping environments
- Familiarity with tools AWS, DevOPS, CI/CD
- Experience with Lean Startup or experimentation-driven development
Key Traits for Success:
- Proven success in driving development output
- Comfort with uncertainty and rapid change
- Ability to derive development vision
- Proven ability to solve problems
- Ability to balance structure with flexibility
- Passion for innovation and emerging technologies
- Quick learner
Success Metrics:
- Sprint delivery consistency and velocity
- Team engagement and collaboration
- Time-to-prototype and iteration speed
- Stakeholder satisfaction and alignment
Work Environment:
- Highly dynamic, experimental, and collaborative
- Short development cycles with frequent iteration
- Close interaction with AI engineers, product leaders, and stakeholders
Summary:
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of development, lead and coordination; at the intersection of agility and innovation—helping teams move quickly from idea to AI-powered prototype while maintaining clarity, focus, and momentum.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of development, lead and coordination; at the intersection of agility and innovation—helping teams move quickly from idea to AI-powered prototype while maintaining clarity, focus, and momentum.
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bethesda, MD |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Website | http://www.futrend.com/ |
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FUTREND’s success comes from combining strong domain knowledge in information technology and technical expertise in system engineering and development, as well as design, testing, and deployment. We work with Federal agencies to improve, implement, and integrate financial systems; provide business process support and analysis; and deliver enhancements, upgrades, and extensions to their systems. With in-depth knowledge, hands-on experience; and cutting-edge technology and tools to support our service offering, we bring expertise and innovation to every task.
FUTREND currently offers a wide range of various professional services to clients. We provide ongoing support of existing activities as well as perform root-cause analysis of identified problems so that we can help agencies improve their processes and prevent issues from recurring in the future.
FUTREND’s success comes from combining strong domain knowledge in information technology and technical expertise in system engineering and development, as well as design, testing, and deployment. We work with Federal agencies to improve, implement, and integrate financial systems; provide business process support and analysis; and deliver enhancements, upgrades, and extensions to their systems. With in-depth knowledge, hands-on experience; and cutting-edge technology and tools to support our service offering, we bring expertise and innovation to every task.
FUTREND currently offers a wide range of various professional services to clients. We provide ongoing support of existing activities as well as perform root-cause analysis of identified problems so that we can help agencies improve their processes and prevent issues from recurring in the future.
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