Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly experienced Python & Django Lead Engineer to lead the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications. The role requires deep hands-on expertise in Python and Django along with proven experience leading teams, defining architecture, and driving best engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities :

Technical Leadership :

- Lead architecture and design of Django-based applications.

- Own technical decisions, system design, and code quality.

- Set coding standards, review code, and enforce best practices.

- Drive performance optimization, scalability, and security.

Development :

- Design and development using Python and Django.

- Build RESTful APIs using Django REST Framework (DRF).

- Develop reusable components, services, and libraries.

- Handle database design, migrations, and query optimization.

Team & Delivery Leadership :

- Lead and mentor Python/Django developers.

- Provide technical guidance and conduct regular code reviews.

- Work closely with product, QA, and DevOps teams.

- Break down requirements, estimate efforts, and ensure timely delivery.

Production & DevOps Collaboration :

- Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines and release management.

- Support production deployments and troubleshooting.

- Ensure monitoring, logging, and alerting best practices.

Required Skills & Experience :

Core Technical Skills :

- 10+ years of experience in Python development.

- 5+ years of strong hands-on experience with Django.

- Expertise in Django REST Framework (DRF).

- Strong understanding of MVC/MVT architecture.

- Experience with ORM, migrations, and query optimization.

- Strong SQL knowledge (PostgreSQL / MySQL).

Backend & Architecture :

- REST API design and integration.

- Experience with microservices architecture.

- Knowledge of caching (Redis / Memcached).

- Experience working with message queues (Celery, RabbitMQ - preferred).