Senior Python Engineer (Architect - Level)

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.