Python Technical Lead - System Architecture

Responsibilities :

- Plan, document, and execute technical specifications for new features or system architecture.

- Design, build, and configure applications to meet business and process requirements.

- Lead and mentor the development team in design, development, coding, testing, and debugging of applications.

- Write testable, scalable, and efficient code while performing regular code reviews.

- Provide strategic technical direction that aligns with the company's product and software development vision.

- Oversee end-to-end project development, from requirement gathering to deployment and maintenance.

- Collaborate with product owners, program managers, and stakeholders to define project scope and technical feasibility.

- Analyse, implement, and optimise existing or new applications to meet evolving technology needs.

- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges that may affect multiple systems or teams.

- Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of developed modules.

- Use structured, process-driven methods to approach system design and performance optimisation.

- Plan development tasks, monitor progress, and drive continuous performance improvements within the team.

Requirements :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Minimum 5-9 years of professional experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior developer role.

- Proven experience in Python development and frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.

- Experience in leading and mentoring a team of developers across multiple projects.

- Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and scalable system development.

- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and exposure to front-end integration.

- Hands-on experience with version control tools (Git, Jenkins, Subversion) and CI/CD pipelines.

- Strong knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL) and API integrations.

- Familiarity with Linux/UNIX environments and cloud-based deployment practices.

- Exposure to Ruby on Rails, PHP, or other modern programming languages.

- Understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.

- Experience with containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.

- Ability to conduct performance tuning, code optimisation, and automation.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.

- Effective communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks while mentoring team members and ensuring on-time delivery.