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Python Team Lead, Integration team

Remote, Barcelona·Added 3 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Fliff

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Overview

Work mode: Remote (Barcelona)
Contract: Fixed-term contract
English: Required

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Skills

Requirements

Experience leading and managing a team of at least 3 engineers

At least 5+ years of development experience, with Python as the primary language and strong experience in API and system integrations

Proven experience integrating third-party APIs, with deep understanding of webhooks, callbacks, idempotency, and failure handling. Payments and KYC integrations are strong plus

Experience with observability tools to monitor and troubleshoot production integrations

Strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures and concurrency

Experience in architecture design of highly loaded and scalable solutions

Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to deployment and production monitoring

The role

We're looking for a Python Team Lead to join our Integration team, which owns a broad set of critical integrations across the product. The team is responsible for integrations with KYC providers, geolocation services, payment methods, and other external systems that are essential to product operation and user experience.

Our Stack: Python, Django, Postgres, Redis, Kafka, AWS

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for a team

Take full ownership of backend features and improvements, from design through implementation, deployment, and production support

Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services using Python and Django

Build and maintain integrations with external systems, including KYC, geolocation, and payment partners, and other third-party services

Work closely with product and engineering teams to scope and deliver new integrations

Implement observability across integration flows, including monitoring, logging, and alerting

Write unit and integration tests to ensure system reliability, prevent regressions, and improve overall test coverage and testing practices

Support production issues and participate in on-call rotations

Great to have

Experience in early-stage startups and fast-paced engineering environments

Experience in writing automated tests, measuring test coverage, and defining test automation strategies

Experience with observability tools such as Datadog, CloudWatch, Grafana

Experience in sports/betting industries

We are a multinational company with our headquarters based in Philadelphia, and offices in New York, Austin, and Sofia, Bulgaria. Wherever we are in the world, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit, focused team that is welcoming and friendly, and the work that we do is always interesting and rewarding. Wherever we are in the world, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit, focused team that is:

Welcoming and Friendly

We want to reflect the diversity of the cities we serve. By creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, we'll make Fliff better for employees and customers alike.

Lively and Creative

We respect and value each other's ideas, experience and expertise. There is no such thing as a bad idea; only ideas that are executed and ideas that are discarded after consideration.

Stimulating and Rewarding

We know bright minds love a challenge, and we understand your desire to see your hard work pay off. We'll make sure your daily tasks align with your career ambitions as we grow together.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Fliff is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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If you're ready to be part of an exciting, innovative, and dynamic team,

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The privacy and security of applicant information is paramount and we take fraud attempts very seriously. Please note that Fliff will never ask for payment or personal financial information during the application process. All of our legitimate job opportunities can be found on our official career site (https://www.getfliff.com/careers). Please be cautious of communications and links that come from non-company email addresses (@getfliff.com), social media messaging platforms or unsolicited phone calls.

About Fliff

Fliff is a social sports gaming company headquartered in Philadelphia, USA. It offers a free-to-play sports prediction platform that blends social gaming with sports engagement, allowing users to compete in daily fantasy-style contests without real-money wagering. The company operates in the rapidly growing social gaming sector, leveraging technology to deliver a legal, engaging alternative to traditional sports betting.

Fliff is expanding its engineering presence in Spain, with open roles for senior Python engineers and a senior product manager based in Spain. The company values technical excellence and product innovation, making it an attractive option for international professionals looking to join a fast-paced, US-founded startup with a European footprint. While its global HQ is in Philadelphia, the Spain office focuses on engineering and product development, offering opportunities for relocation and remote collaboration.

Industry: Social Sports Gaming
Founded: 2020
Employees: 100–500
Headquarters: Philadelphia, USA
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: getfliff.com

Good to know if you are moving

Fliff is a US-based company with a growing engineering hub in Barcelona, Spain, offering opportunities for international tech talent.
The company operates in the social gaming sector, which is distinct from real-money gambling, providing a legal and regulated environment.
Fliff's Spain roles are focused on senior engineering and product management, indicating a preference for experienced professionals.
As a startup, Fliff offers a dynamic work environment with potential for growth and impact in a fast-evolving industry.

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