Senior Python Lead

Lead and mentor a team of Python/Django developers, providing technical guidance and support.

Architect, design, and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications.

Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle: requirement analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Ensure adherence to coding standards, design patterns, and best practices.

Collaborate with product managers, QA engineers, and UI/UX teams to deliver high-quality software on schedule.

Conduct code reviews, optimize application performance, and troubleshoot production issues.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, CI/CD, and modernization of legacy systems.

Prepare technical documentation and communicate project updates to management and stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

1012 years of professional experience in software development with experience in Python and the Django framework.

Strong understanding of web technologies: REST APIs, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.

Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).

Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage.

Proficiency in Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.

Strong problem-solving abilities and experience with high-availability and scalable architectures.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proven experience in leading teams, mentoring developers, and managing technical deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with microservices, asynchronous frameworks (Fatsia, Celery), or event-driven architecture.

Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Prior experience in a technical lead or engineering manager role.