CargoSprint · 1 month ago
Lead Python Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/StaffCargoSprint is a company dedicated to transforming the cargo industry through innovative digital solutions. They are seeking a Lead Python Engineer to design and architect backend services, lead a small engineering team, and implement DevOps practices while mentoring other engineers.
LogisticsSoftwareFreight Service
Responsibilities
Design, architect, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python, Postgres, FastAPI, and Temporal
Design and optimize database solutions
Write strong unit tests and help drive engineering quality
Apply DevOps practices across CI/CD, deployment, monitoring, and reliability
Take ideas from concept to production and continuously improve them
Use AI to accelerate development and improve engineering productivity
Troubleshoot production issues and implement durable fixes
Lead a small team — set technical direction, run code reviews, and raise the engineering bar
Mentor and grow engineers through pairing, feedback, and stretch opportunities
Partner with product and leadership to scope, prioritize, and deliver roadmap commitments
Help recruit, interview, and onboard new engineers as the team grows
Qualification
Required
Excellent communication skills
Ability to self-manage and operate with limited oversight
Strong ownership and a builder mindset
Experience working in startup or high-growth environments
A desire to deliver a great experience for the end user and the critical thinking skills to make it happen
Strong systems thinking
Experience leading a small engineering team, including setting direction, mentoring, and being accountable for delivery
Ability to give and receive direct, constructive feedback
Track record of hiring and growing strong engineers
Expert-level Python
Experience designing and architecting backend systems and APIs
Experience with FastAPI or similar backend frameworks
Strong database design and query optimization skills
Expertise in unit testing and code quality practices
Experience building and supporting production-grade systems
Solid understanding of DevOps concepts, including containers, deployment, monitoring, and reliability
Benefits
Real ownership of a critical system and a team to build
A small, senior team that values quality and continuous improvement
Respect for your work-life balance
Competitive pay and benefits and equity
Company
CargoSprint
CargoSprint focused in enhancing human experience in the cargo industry, through digital solutions.
Founded in 2012
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
CargoSprint has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
50%
Represents job field similar to this job
Engineering and Development
Management and Executive
Product Management
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (2)
2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-11-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Caro Krissman
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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