Engineering Lead - Python

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
• Drive the architecture, design, and development of backend services primarily using

  Python frameworks (Django / FastAPI / Flask)

  .
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical roadmaps.
• Ensure best practices in coding standards, testing, CI/CD, and performance optimization.
• Manage project timelines, priorities, and deliverables efficiently.
• Conduct regular code reviews, technical discussions, and 1:1 mentoring sessions.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.

Technical Skills Required

• Strong programming skills in

  Python

  and experience with frameworks like

  Django, Flask, or FastAPI

  .
• Solid understanding of

  RESTful APIs, Microservices architecture, and Cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)

  .
• Experience with

  databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)

  and

  ORMs

  .
• Familiarity with

  frontend technologies (React / Angular)

  is an added advantage.
• Proficient in

  Git

  , CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and container orchestration tools (Kubernetes preferred).
• Knowledge of

  Agile / Scrum

  methodologies.

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Proven experience in leading high-performing engineering teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with team management.
• Passion for mentoring and growing technical talent.

Education

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.