Lead Software Engineer - Python

We are hiring a Lead Software Engineer - Python to lead engineering execution, influence architecture, and build scalable services with Python and strong database foundations. You will guide teams through Agile/Scrum delivery, raise code quality, and streamline automation with GitHub Actions across PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, craft technical designs, and ensure alignment with business goals
• Direct development of scalable, maintainable, high-quality software solutions
• Conduct code reviews and other technical reviews to uphold standards, best practices, and performance benchmarks
• Work with cross-functional teams to coordinate implementation of features and overall solutions
• Troubleshoot complex technical problems across all phases of the development lifecycle
• Guide and mentor engineers by providing technical leadership and encouraging skills development
• Drive adoption of modern tooling and processes, including CI/CD using GitHub Actions
• Improve application performance and tune database queries to ensure scalability and efficiency
• Use Agile/Scrum methodologies to manage delivery and provide iterative improvements
• Oversee database architecture decisions and ensure applications integrate properly with the data layer
  
  

Requirements

• 7-12 years of professional software development experience with clear expertise in Python
• Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server for schema design, performance optimization, and ongoing management
• Hands-on expertise with GitHub Actions for CI/CD workflows and development automation
• Working proficiency in ReactJS for building dynamic and interactive user experiences
• Good command of Scrum/Agile methodologies to support collaborative delivery
  
  

Nice to have

• Familiarity with additional front-end frameworks beyond ReactJS
• Experience optimizing performance for cross-platform applications
• Understanding of advanced DevOps practices and related tools