Position : Lead Engineer

Department : Engineering

Reports To : AVP Engineering / Head of Engineering

About the Role :

We are looking for a hands-on Lead Engineer- IC role with strong expertise in Python, FastAPI, microservices, system design, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, and React. The role involves designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance applications, with end-to-end technical ownership and no people-management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design and develop backend services using Python, FastAPI, and REST APIs.

- Build scalable, secure, and resilient microservices-based applications.

- Contribute to system design, architecture decisions, and performance optimization.

- Develop and integrate frontend applications using React.

- Deploy and manage cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure and AKS.

- Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.

- Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and manage Docker/Kubernetes deployments.

- Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and production troubleshooting.

- Integrate LLMs, RAG, and AI-enabled capabilities into applications.

- Ensure code quality, security, automated testing, and engineering best practices.

Must-Have Skills :

- Strong hands-on experience with Python, FastAPI, and REST API development.

- Experience with microservices architecture and system design.

- Practical experience with Microsoft Azure and AKS.

- Experience setting up CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.

- Hands-on experience with Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes.

- Experience with application monitoring using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, or similar tools.

- Hands-on experience with React, JavaScript, or TypeScript.

- Exposure to AI/LLM integration, RAG, or AI-enabled application development.

- Experience building or maintaining SaaS or enterprise-scale applications.

- Knowledge of relational/NoSQL databases, API security, and automated testing.

Experience & Qualifications :

- 3 - 7 years of professional software development experience.

- Proven ability to independently design, develop, deploy, and support production applications.

- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and technical ownership skills.

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Role Type : Individual Contributor (Hands-on)

Core Technologies : Python, FastAPI, REST APIs, Microservices, System Design, Azure, AKS, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Terraform, Monitoring, React, AI/LLM, RAG, Docker, Kubernetes