Python Technical Lead

We are seeking a Technical Lead with over 6+ years of experience in backend development and cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in Python (Django/FastAPI), robust database design, and modern DevOps practices on AWS. This role combines hands-on backend development with leadership responsibilities including team mentorship, architecture design, code quality enforcement, CI/CD setup, and secure, scalable backend deployment strategies.

Role & responsibilities

Architect and develop scalable backend services using Django and FastAPI (Python).

• Design and optimize database schemas for both MongoDB (NoSQL) and PostgreSQL.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and API security mechanisms.
• Hands-on experience with Javascript.
• Manage and deploy backend applications on AWS, including EC2, ECS, RDS, Lambda, and S3. Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like AWS CodePipeline and Jenkins.
• Lead backend code reviews to enforce quality, performance, and security standards.
• Mentor backend engineers through pair programming, 1:1 sessions, and technical feedback.
• Manage version control and branching strategies to ensure clean, stable backend releases.
• Handle production deployments, ensuring rollback strategies and zero-downtime practices.

Preferred candidate profile

Experience with microservices architecture and containerization tools (Docker/Kubernetes).

• Knowledge of asynchronous programming, caching, and API performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Javascript.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or CloudWatch.
• Understanding of serverless architecture and event-driven systems (AWS Lambda, SNS/SQS). • Exposure to infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience in backend unit and integration testing frameworks (e.g., PyTest).
• Familiarity with API documentation tools (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI).
• Awareness of data privacy and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).