Technical Lead (Python) - 6+years - Immediate

About Markovate

At Markovate, we don’t just follow trends—we drive them. We transform businesses through innovative AI and digital solutions that turn vision into reality. Our team harnesses breakthrough technologies to craft bespoke strategies that align seamlessly with our clients' ambitions. From AI consulting and Gen AI development to pioneering AI agents and agentic AI, we empower our partners to lead their industries with forward-thinking precision and unmatched expertise.

Job Overview:

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.

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.

Essential Skills:

● Bachelor’s in Engineering with specialization in Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence or Information Technology or a related field.

6+ years of experience focused on backend engineering and cloud infrastructure.

Python (Django/FastAPI).

MongoDB and PostgreSQL,

CI/CD pipelines.

DevOps tools and AWS services

● Deep understanding of API standards, secure coding practices, and production-grade system deployments.

● Proven leadership skills and experience mentoring backend teams.

● Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

microservices architecture

● Knowledge of asynchronous programming, caching, and API performance optimization.

Preferred Skills:

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).