Lead Python Developer

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient
Lead/Senior Python Engineer
with
7+ years of expertise
in designing, developing, and deploying scalable backend systems. This role requires mastery of
Python, Django, and Flask
, and the ability to drive architectural decisions, mentor team members, and ensure the delivery of resilient, high-performance applications.

Key Responsibilities & Leadership

• Architect and Develop:
  Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust, scalable, and secure backend applications and
  RESTful APIs
  using
  Python, Django, and Flask
  .
• Performance & Scalability:
  Proactively architect and optimize applications for peak performance, scalability, and reliability, including identifying and resolving complex system bottlenecks.
• Database Management:
  Oversee database architecture, including designing schemas, performing advanced
  SQL
  query optimization, and defining efficient data migration strategies for
  PostgreSQL/MySQL
  .
• Containerization & Deployment:
  Implement production-ready containerized applications using
  Docker
  and actively contribute to deployment automation and orchestration strategies (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Code Quality & Governance:
  Drive code quality standards through mandatory
  unit and integration testing
  , rigorous
  code reviews
  , and adherence to established development methodologies (e.g., TDD, BDD).
• Collaboration & Mentorship:
  Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (frontend, DevOps, product) and serve as a technical mentor to junior and mid-level developers, fostering continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Full SDLC Participation:
  Maintain ownership across the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering and architectural planning to deployment, monitoring, and post-launch support.
• System Integration:
  Design and implement robust integration strategies with internal and third-party APIs and services, ensuring seamless data flow and reliable functionality.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience:
  7+ years
  of professional experience in Python backend development with demonstrable production projects and architectural ownership.
• Python Expertise:
  Strong mastery of
  Python
  programming, including advanced concepts, data structures, algorithms, and writing clean, highly optimized code.
• Frameworks:
  In-depth expertise in large-scale application development using
  Django and Flask
  frameworks, including building complex web applications and high-traffic
  RESTful APIs
  .
• Databases:
  Expert experience with relational databases and advanced
  SQL
  , including database design, indexing, and ORM libraries.
• Containerization:
  Hands-on expertise with
  Docker
  for containerizing applications and managing local/development environments.
• Testing:
  Strong command of testing methodologies and experience with standard frameworks (e.g.,
  pytest, unittest
  ).
• Version Control:
  Proficient with
  Git
  and advanced collaborative development workflows (branching strategies, pull requests).
• Communication:
  Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills, capable of effectively presenting technical strategy to both technical teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with
  cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  and familiarity with services relevant to application hosting (e.g., EC2, Lambda, RDS).
• Proven experience implementing and maintaining
  CI/CD pipelines
  and managing
  DevOps
  practices.
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming and experience with task queues (e.g.,
  Celery, RabbitMQ
  ).
• Experience with other high-performance Python frameworks like
  FastAPI
  .
• Active contributions to open-source Python projects or technical communities.