Python Team Lead - AI & Automation

Intetics Inc., a global technology company providing custom software application development, distributed professional teams, software product quality assessment, and “all-things-digital” solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Python Team Lead to join our dynamic team on a full-time basis. About the Client Our client is an international provider of intellectual property services and technology solutions, helping businesses protect and manage innovations through patent translation, international filing, patent research, and renewal services.

About the Project The project focuses on replacing complex, labour-intensive backend business processes with Python-based automation and LLM-powered solutions. You will join as the first engineer and Team Lead of a growing contractor team, establishing the technical foundations and helping shape how the team works and delivers. You will collaborate closely with an AI & Automation Product Manager with experience at Meta, turning business challenges into practical solutions.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong Python expertise, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to take ownership of problems from discovery through production

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of automation initiatives, taking responsibility for solution quality and delivery outcomes.
• Work closely with the Product Manager and business stakeholders to understand existing workflows, clarify requirements, and define priorities.
• Translate complex business problems into actionable technical plans and clearly scoped tasks.
• Design and develop Python services, automated workflows, and integrations with existing systems and APIs.
• Apply LLM capabilities where they provide measurable value, with appropriate validation and human review.
• Establish engineering standards, development practices, and a collaborative team culture.
• Guide and mentor engineers, delegate responsibilities, and provide constructive feedback and code reviews as the team grows.
• Proactively identify risks, resolve blockers, and communicate progress and trade-offs clearly.
• Lead technical discussions, handle disagreements constructively, and help stakeholders reach informed decisions.
• Ensure solutions include appropriate testing, monitoring, error handling, and production support