Lead Python Developer - Django/Flask

Job Summary :

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in Python, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver impactful software solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, scalable Python applications and APIs.

- Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

- Review code to ensure quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.

- Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and promote Agile methodologies.

- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and application issues.

- Implement automated testing and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

- Stay updated on emerging Python technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.

- Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technology strategy and planning.

- Manage technical risks and ensure timely delivery of projects.

Key Skills & Qualifications :

- 5+ years of professional experience in Python development with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

- Strong proficiency with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.

- Experience with RESTful API design and microservices architecture.

- Familiarity with front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) is a plus.

- Expertise in working with databases (SQL and NoSQL) such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis.

- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

- Solid understanding of software development lifecycle, version control (Git), and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

- Experience with DevOps tools and practices is an advantage