Lead Python Developer

Job Title: Lead Python Developer
Location: Noida
Experience Required: 10+ Years (with minimum 6 years in Python & Django, and 5 years in Java)
Mode: C2H

Job Summary
We are looking for a Lead Python Developer with 10+ years of hands-on experience in software development, including 6+ years in Python (Django framework) and 5+ years in Java. The ideal candidate should have a strong grasp of object-oriented programming, enterprise application development, and database-driven solutions. In addition to coding excellence, this role requires proven leadership skills to mentor teams, provide technical guidance, and drive complex projects to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing technical direction and ensuring coding best practices.
• Architect, design, and implement scalable enterprise-grade applications using Python (Django) and Java.
• Write clean, reusable, testable, and efficient code with strong debugging and optimization skills.
• Implement and manage RESTful APIs for system integrations and external-facing services.
• Work extensively with PostgreSQL for database-driven development and optimization.
• Apply object-oriented design principles, and leverage ORM frameworks such as Hibernate or JPA.
• Ensure secure development practices, including authentication, authorization, and code security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product managers, architects, QA, DevOps) for solution delivery.
• Contribute to microservices-based architecture, ensuring scalability, modularity, and reliability.
• Provide architectural input and ensure alignment with enterprise application development standards.
• Guide the team in modern application development tools, CI/CD practices, and version control systems (Git).
• Actively participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical documentation.
• Support deployment, production troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• 6+ years of experience in Python & Django framework.
• 5+ years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Strong knowledge of OOP concepts, design patterns, and software architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Hibernate/JPA and ORM frameworks.
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL database design, queries, and performance tuning.
• Experience with RESTful API design and implementation.
• Strong experience in enterprise application development.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems design.
• Knowledge of security standards, authentication & authorization mechanisms.
• Exposure to Bootstrap 4 and jQuery (good to have).
• Experience with HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems) is an added advantage.
• Hands-on with modern tools: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes (preferred).

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹120,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 6+ years of experience in Python ?
• Do you have 5+ years experience in Java ?

Work Location: In person