Python Development Lead

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Not specified
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Software Engineering
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SKILLS

Python FastAPI Flask Django Microservices RESTful APIs AWS Docker

FULL DESCRIPTION

Python Development Lead

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Lead backend development with Python, mentor team, and build scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead backend application development using Python technologies
  • Define and enforce coding standards, architecture patterns, and best practices
  • Design and build scalable, secure, high-performance APIs and backend services
  • Guide the team in implementing complex business logic and features
  • Collaborate with Solution Architects, DevOps, and frontend teams for end-to-end delivery
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor developers to maintain quality standards
  • Identify and resolve technical challenges, performance issues, and risks
  • Ensure systems are reliable, maintainable, and well-documented

Required Skills & Experience

  • 8+ years of overall software development experience with strong backend focus
  • Proven experience as a technical lead or senior backend developer
  • Strong expertise in Python and frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, and Django
  • Hands-on experience with microservices-based architecture
  • Strong experience in building RESTful APIs and backend services
  • Familiarity with AWS and cloud-native application development
  • Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

Nice to Have

  • Experience with event-driven or asynchronous architectures
  • Exposure to API security, authentication, and authorization
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and performance tuning tools

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