Position Summary:
We are seeking a seasoned and proactiveStaff Engineerwith 8+ years of software development experience to lead the engineering team working on tools and applications for cybersecurity policy management and migration across enterprise environments. This role requires strong expertise inPython,RDBMS/SQLite, and understanding of front-end technologies (Angular/React). The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical depth, leadership ability, customer interaction skills, and team management experience.
The Team Lead will guide a team of engineers, manage project execution, participate in requirement discussions, and ensure high-quality deliverables that meet customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of backend services using Python and RDBMS /SQLite.
- Drive technical architecture and contribute to system design, focusing on modular and stateless components.
- Collaborate with frontend teams (Angular/React) to ensure cohesive full stack development.
- Act as the primary point of contact for requirement gathering and technical discussions with customers.
- Own production debugging and resolution of high-impact issues.
- Mentor and manage a team of 46 engineers, conduct regular 1:1s, performance evaluations, and growth planning.
- Plan, assign, and track development activities to ensure timely and quality delivery.
- Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration within the team.
- Ensure adoption of engineering best practices and conduct peer reviews.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
- 8-12 years of software development experience, primarily with Python.
- Strong working knowledge of SQLite OR relational database schema design.
- Exposure to Angular or React with ability to participate in frontend-backend discussions.
- Experience building stateless applications and designing RESTful APIs.
- Strong team leadership skills task allocation, conflict resolution, mentorship, and motivation.
- Proven experience in customer engagement and translating requirements into engineering tasks.
- Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD, and Agile development methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with firewall platforms (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet) or in network/security domains.
- Exposure to plugin-based or modular software designs.
- Experience with Docker & Cloud technologies will be added advantage.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
