Technical Lead

Job Description:

We are seeking a Technical Lead with over 6+ years of experience in backend development and cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in Python (Django/FastAPI), robust database design, and modern DevOps practices on AWS. This role combines hands-on backend development with leadership responsibilities including team mentorship, architecture design, code quality enforcement, CI/CD setup, and secure, scalable

backend deployment strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop scalable backend services using Django and FastAPI (Python).
• Design and optimize database schemas for both MongoDB (NoSQL) and PostgreSQL.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and API security mechanisms.
• Hands-on experience with Javascript.
• Manage and deploy backend applications on AWS, including EC2, ECS, RDS, Lambda, and S3.
• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like AWS CodePipeline and Jenkins.
• Lead backend code reviews to enforce quality, performance, and security standards.
• Mentor backend engineers through pair programming, 1:1 sessions, and technical feedback.
• Manage version control and branching strategies to ensure clean, stable backend releases.
• Handle production deployments, ensuring rollback strategies and zero-downtime practices.

Essential Skills:

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• Strong backend development experience, preferably in Python (Django/FastAPI).
• In-depth knowledge of MongoDB and PostgreSQL, including schema design and performance
• tuning.
• 6+ years of experience focused on backend engineering and cloud infrastructure.
• Expertise in code reviews, Git-based version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid grasp of DevOps tools and AWS services related to backend deployment.
• Deep understanding of API standards, secure coding practices, and production-grade systems deployments.

Personal

• Proven leadership skills and experience mentoring backend teams.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong ownership of backend deliverables and delivery timelines.
• Strategic, solution-oriented thinking in system architecture and planning.
• Passion for building scalable, maintainable, and high-performance backend systems.

Preferred Skills:

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• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization tools (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming, caching, and API performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Javascript.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or CloudWatch.
• Understanding of serverless architecture and event-driven systems (AWS Lambda, SNS/SQS).
• Exposure to infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience in backend unit and integration testing frameworks (e.g., PyTest).
• Familiarity with API documentation tools (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI).
• Awareness of data privacy and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Personal

• Strong technical mentorship and team-building skills.
• High sense of ownership and accountability for backend quality and uptime.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proactive in driving improvements in backend architecture and performance.
• Adaptable in dynamic environments with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Adaptable and resilient to shifting project goals, with a solutions-first attitude.

Other Relevant Information:

• Bachelors in Engineering with specialization in Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence or Information Technology or a related field.
• This role offers the flexibility of working remotely in India.

LeewayHertz is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race,

color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or

any other protected status. We encourage a diverse range of applicants.