Python Team Lead

Company Overview

team.blue is an ecosystem of successful brands working together across regions to provide customers with everything they need to succeed online. 60+ successful brands make up the group; with a team of 4,200 experts serving its 3,3 million customers across Europe and beyond.

team.blue 's brands are a mix of traditional hosting businesses that offer services from domain names, email, shared hosting, e-commerce, and server hosting solutions and, as specialist SaaS providers, adjacent products such as compliance, marketing tools, and team collaboration products. This broad product offering makes it a one-stop partner for online businesses and entrepreneurs across Europe.

We are looking for a hands-on Python Team Leader to lead a team of 5-6 developers within our Odin Development / Digital Foundation department. This role combines people leadership, agile delivery management, and active software development. You will work closely with engineers, project managers, PHP team leads, and Ops teams to ensure smooth delivery while supporting team growth and technical excellence.

What You'll Do Team Leadership & People Management Lead, mentor, and support a team of 5-6 developers

Conduct regular 1:1 meetings and provide ongoing feedback

Foster a positive, inclusive, and psychologically safe team environment

Support career development and learning plans

Monitor team wellbeing and workload, escalating concerns when needed

Agile Delivery & Process Management Facilitate standups, sprint planning, and other agile ceremonies

Manage and prioritize the Jira backlog

Collaborate with stakeholders to define priorities and sprint goals

Identify and remove blockers impacting delivery

Track progress and proactively communicate risks

Strategic Planning & OKRs Define and track quarterly team OKRs aligned with company goals

Report progress and drive accountability for key objectives

Translate business strategy into measurable team outcomes

Technical Leadership Actively contribute to Python development and code reviews

Support technical decision-making and engineering best practices

Collaborate on technical roadmaps and platform improvements

Drive initiatives focused on reducing technical debt

Participate in incident management and post-mortem reviews

Hiring & Onboarding Participate in technical interviews and candidate assessments

Lead onboarding activities for new team members

Ensure successful integration of new hires into the team

Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as the primary contact between the Python team and key stakeholders

Coordinate dependencies across teams

Represent the team in planning and engineering discussions

What We're Looking For Must-Have 3+ years of hands-on Python development experience

Experience leading, mentoring, or managing software engineers

Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies

Practical experience working with Jira

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience defining and delivering against OKRs or similar goal frameworks

Ability to balance people leadership with hands-on technical work

Nice-to-Have Experience with PHP, Bash, JavaScript, or TypeScript

Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes

Background in software architecture and system design

Knowledge of hosting environments, DNS, VPS management, and related infrastructure concepts

Interest in AI tools and AI-assisted development workflows

What We Offer Competitive salary

Flexible remote and hybrid working options

Additional vacation days

Multisport card

Language courses

Learning & development budget for courses, conferences, and certifications

Collaborative, low-ego engineering culture focused on continuous improvement

"Come as you are"

Everyone is welcome here. Diversity & Inclusion are at our core. Far above any technical competence, we value respect, openness, and trusted collaboration. We do not tolerate intolerance.

Right to work

At any stage, please be prepared to provide proof of eligibility to work in the European country you are applying for. Unfortunately, we are unable to support Sponsorship Visas

ESG

At team.blue , our commitment to caring for the environment and each other is at the heart of everything we do. Our latest impact report showcases our ongoing ESG efforts and ambitious sustainability goals. Interested in learning more about our dedication to making a positive impact? Check it out here .