Lead Software Engineer

1 week ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Weekday AI Full time ₹ 6,00,000 - ₹ 18,00,000 per year

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 6 years

Location: Chennai

JobType: full-time

We're seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Python) to design, develop, and optimize scalable backend systems and tools on Linux environments. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who thrives on solving complex system challenges, driving architectural decisions, and mentoring teams toward engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance services and libraries using Python.
  • Build robust abstractions for process management, inter-process communication, and automation on Linux systems.
  • Drive critical technical and architectural decisions that ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Lead and execute complex software initiatives, ensuring strong performance and operational excellence.
  • Continuously monitor, optimize, and automate systems to improve reliability and scalability.
  • Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of technical ownership, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and align with business and Agile objectives.
  • Identify and adopt modern tools, frameworks, and processes to enhance development efficiency.
  • Participate actively in incident response and troubleshooting, ensuring quick and effective resolutions.
  • Champion Agile engineering practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks for continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
  • 6+ years of professional experience in software development with a strong focus on Python.
  • Proven expertise in Python frameworks such as Flask, FastAPI, or Django.
  • Strong experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
  • Deep understanding of Linux systems, shell scripting, and system internals.
  • Familiarity with networking concepts, process management, and system-level programming on Linux.
  • Demonstrated ability to write secure, efficient, and maintainable code.
  • Solid grasp of Agile practices and DevOps principles.
  • Excellent debugging, performance tuning, and automation skills in Linux environments.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
  • Exposure to monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK stack.
Key Skills
  • Python | Linux | Django | Flask/FastAPI | REST APIs | Automation | CI/CD | Docker/Kubernetes

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