We're looking for a Python Engineering Lead to join our team in Abu Dhabi, UAE in an onsite working mode. In this role, you will lead the engineering team responsible for delivering a secure Nuclear Material Accounting and Control platform. The position combines hands-on Python development with full-cycle engineering leadership to ensure technical excellence and timely delivery. You will work closely with the Solution Architect and coordinate cross-functional teams including backend, frontend, QA, DevOps, data and integration engineers. This is a strategic role for someone passionate about secure enterprise application development and AI-assisted engineering practices.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the engineering team across all technical workstreams
Remain hands-on in developing critical Python backend components
Translate architecture and requirements into actionable engineering plans and tasks
Manage technical decisions, estimations, dependencies and resolve complex issues
Define and enforce coding standards, code reviews, quality gates and automated testing
Introduce and govern AI-assisted coding practices throughout the software development lifecycle
Ensure AI-generated code meets security, compliance and maintainability standards
Oversee system integrations, data integrity, auditability and production-readiness
Mentor team members and maintain high delivery quality across disciplines

Requirements

Strong experience in Python backend engineering with practical coding expertise
Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
Knowledge of FastAPI, REST API development, PostgreSQL and SQLAlchemy
Experience delivering secure, auditable enterprise applications
Hands-on expertise with AI coding assistants and AI-driven development workflows
Familiarity with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines and secure coding practices
Understanding of cloud infrastructure and containerized environments such as Azure, Kubernetes and Docker
Ability to work collaboratively with architects, analysts, and client security teams
Fluency in English.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics or a related field.

Nice to have

Experience with SAP and enterprise identity system integrations
Frontend delivery knowledge using React or Angular
Background in nuclear, energy, government or regulated sector environments
Exposure to orchestration and data processing tools like Prefect or Databricks

We offer

End of service gratuity
Private healthcare and life insurance
Employee assistance program
Wellness program
Annual air travel allowance for expatriates
Regular performance feedback and salary reviews
Global travel medical and accident insurance
Referral bonuses
Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses