Technical Lead

Company Description Founded in 2016, Clearcover Insurance, operating under MDH Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd., is a prominent General Insurance Broking Company. We specialize in providing a comprehensive range of tailored insurance products, including Group Health Insurance, Cyber Security Insurance, and Professional Indemnity, among others. Dedicated to delivering exceptional coverage, seamless claims handling, and business-oriented solutions, we emphasize value-added services. Our commitment to transparency, integrity, excellence, and leadership sets us apart as a reliable and trusted partner. Location: Bengaluru / Hybrid About the Role: We are seeking a hands-on Technical Lead to drive the modernization of two core enterprise systems — an ERP and a KYC onboarding platform — as we transition them toward a scalable, secure, and multi-tenant SaaS model. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth in Python/Django and cloud-native architectures with practical experience in refactoring monolithic systems , enabling multi-tenancy, and improving performance and DevOps maturity. Key Responsibilities: 1. System Modernization & Architecture Lead refactoring of existing Django-based applications toward modular, scalable architectures. Redesign backend systems for multi-tenancy , data isolation , and SaaS-readiness . Migrate from legacy stack versions to modern supported frameworks (e.g., Django 5.x, Python 3.12). Introduce service boundaries, API standardization, and async/background tasking models. 2. Hands-on Development Write and review production-grade Python/Django code. Implement RESTful APIs, authentication, and integration with 3rd party services (e.g., e-sign, KYC). Optimize database design and query performance in PostgreSQL. Introduce and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, regression). 3. DevOps & Cloud Enablement Containerize applications (Docker/Kubernetes). Set up CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/CloudFormation). Implement observability tools (metrics, logs, tracing) and automated monitoring. 4. Security & Compliance Implement secure secret management, data encryption, and access controls. Establish audit trails and compliance-ready logging practices (SOC2/ISO standards). 5. Technical Leadership Mentor engineers and collaborate with project managers and architects. Conduct design reviews, code audits, and ensure quality gates. Translate modernization strategy into actionable sprints and deliverables. Required Skills & Experience 8–12 years of software development experience, with at least 3+ years in a lead engineer or technical lead role. Expert in Python, Django, DRF , and PostgreSQL . Strong exposure to microservices , multi-tenancy , SaaS architecture , and asynchronous task processing . Hands-on with Docker, CI/CD, cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) , and infrastructure automation . Solid understanding of application security , data protection , and compliance frameworks . Experience modernizing legacy monoliths into modular or service-based systems. Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and technical communication skills. Preferred (Good-to-Have) Experience with Redis, Celery, RabbitMQ/SQS . Exposure to observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). Knowledge of SaaS billing/metering , multi-region deployments , or data residency concepts. Prior experience in financial services / fintech / regulated environments . What You’ll Lead Modernization of ERP and KYC applications into secure, scalable SaaS-ready systems. End-to-end transformation — from refactoring to deployment and DevOps enablement. Coaching and guiding engineers toward cloud-native best practices. Why This Role Matters You’ll be the bridge between architecture vision and hands-on delivery , ensuring our modernization roadmap moves from PowerPoint to production.