Senior Python Engineer (Architect - Level)

10 - 18 years

45 - 70 Lacs

Posted:1 day ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

Senior Python Engineer (Architect Level)

Key Job Functions of this Job

Team Leadership and Mentorship

  • Lead a small team of backend engineers by setting clear expectations and technical direction.
  • Define and enforce coding standards, documentation quality, and delivery best practices.
  • Conduct code reviews that focus on both quality and learning.
  • Coach engineers to think architecturally and grow into stronger problem solvers.
  • Build an environment where developers are confident, eUicient, and aligned with product goals.

Architecture and System Design

  • Lead the modernization of Avaanas existing Python monolith into a modular, scalable system.
  • Make architecture decisions across APIs, data models, and infrastructure with focus on performance, maintainability, and reliability.
  • Ensure that design choices support long-term scalability without overengineering.
  • Drive system-level improvements for speed, concurrency, and uptime.

Code Quality and Technical Excellence

  • Build, enforce, and continuously improve coding and design standards.
  • Own CI/CD, code review culture, and testing strategy.
  • Ensure the platform is observable, secure, and compliant with healthcare data regulations (PHI/PII).
  • Promote clarity, consistency, and clean architecture in every layer of the stack.

Communication and Cross-Team Collaboration

  • Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to turn business goals into technical plans.
  • Represent Avaana in technical discussions with external partners, vendors, or clients when needed.
  • Clearly explain technical choices and trade-oUs to non-technical teams and stakeholders.
  • Build strong working relationships across all parts of the business.

Product Ownership and Hands-On Support

  • Be deeply connected to the product, understand what were building and why.
  • Jump in to solve technical issues when needed and support developers in delivery.
  • Balance being hands-on with empowering others to own their work.
  • Take pride in improving both the system and the developer experience.

Leadership by Influence

  • Set the tone for how engineering at Avaana operates: clear, disciplined, and collaborative.
  • Encourage accountability and initiative without micromanagement.
  • Lead with empathy and confidence, creating trust across the team.
  • Foster a culture of high standards, respect, and shared success.

What You Need to Have to get shortlisted

  • 10 + years of backend experience, including 6 plus years in production-grade Python.
  • Proven leadership in managing or guiding small engineering teams.
  • Experience modernizing or scaling backend systems in a product environment.
  • Strong knowledge of API design, database modelling, and performance tuning.
  • Familiar with AWS or GCP, Docker, Terraform, and observability tools.
  • Excellent communication skills both technical and interpersonal.
  • Experience representing engineering decisions in cross-functional or external meetings.

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