Lead Software Engineer - Full stack

Full Stack Engineering Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Application Development:

  Lead the design and development of full stack applications using Python, FastAPI, React, Angular, and Node.js, leveraging asynchronous capabilities and FastAPIs OpenAPI documentation.

• UI/UX Development:

  Prototype and build intuitive, scalable, and maintainable interfaces, ensuring an exceptional user experience.

• Collaboration:

  Partner with product owners to translate business needs into functional, visually appealing applications. Act as the bridge between technical and non-technical teams.

• System Enhancements:

  Maintain and optimize existing software systems by fixing bugs, improving performance, and implementing new features based on user feedback.

• Security & Authentication:

  Architect secure, scalable authentication systems (login, registration, session management) leveraging Okta for identity and access management.

• Quality Assurance:

  Conduct peer code reviews, implement testing frameworks, and ensure high-quality, reliable software delivery.

• Documentation:

  Create and maintain clear technical documentation to enable efficient future maintenance and enhancements.

• Mentorship & Training:

  Guide junior engineers, foster a culture of continuous learning, and provide training/support to end users.

• Innovation:

  Research and evaluate emerging technologies to keep our applications and tools at the cutting edge.

• Error Handling:

  Implement robust error-handling and messaging frameworks for enhanced user experience.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education:

• Bachelors in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  
• Additional certifications in AI, ML, or Data Science highly desirable.
  

• Work Experience:

• 10+ years of software development experience with emphasis on AI-based applications.
  
• Proven leadership experience in guiding technical teams.
  

• Candidates from Tier 1 / Tier 2 institutions (IITs, BITS, IIITs, NITs, etc.) strongly preferred.

• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in full stack development (frontend: React/Angular; backend: Python/FastAPI/Django).
  
• Expertise in microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and scalable API development.
  
• Strong command of databases: SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB).
  
• Hands-on DevOps experience (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP/Azure).
  
• Proficiency in unit testing and code quality best practices.
  
• Experience with Dash/Streamlit for rapid prototyping.
  
• Strong knowledge of AI-driven tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot).
  

• Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
  
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive outcomes.
  
• Passion for building reliable, user-focused applications.
  

Preferred/Bonus Experience

• Exposure to CMS-integrated backends.
  
• Experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, etc.).