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.