Python Developer

Python Developer / Lead

We are looking for a talented and experienced Python Developer / Lead with 8 to 10 years of professional experience to join our dynamic team. In addition to strong technical expertise, this role includes leadership responsibilities—guiding a small development team, mentoring junior engineers, and serving as a technical point of contact for clients. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining Python-based applications and systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and clients to deliver robust, high quality software solutions.‑quality software solutions.

The role requires travel 25% of the time.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Python-based applications and services.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to support various services.
• Debug, optimize, and refactor existing Python applications for performance improvements.
• Write automated unit tests and ensure strong code coverage.
• Work with large datasets, databases, and data processing pipelines.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of scalable software solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and code reviews.
• Use version control systems like Git for collaborative development and deployment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.

Leadership & Team Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior and mid-level developers.
• Review code, enforce coding standards, and ensure best practices across the team.
• Support sprint planning by estimating tasks, identifying risks, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture.
• Lead technical discussions and drive decision-making on architecture and design.
• Ensure compliance with security policy and requirements

Client-Facing Responsibilities

• Act as a technical point of contact for clients, participating in requirement-gathering sessions and solution discussions.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications and actionable development plans.
• Present technical updates, progress reports, and solution recommendations to clients.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to clarify requirements, manage expectations, and ensure successful delivery.
• Provide post‑deployment support and guidance as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Python development.
• 5 years of experience in a leadership role
• Strong proficiency in Python programming and related frameworks.
• Good understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and browser developer tools.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization tools like Docker.
• Strong understanding of software development principles and design patterns.
• Experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Experience in browser automation using Selenium, Playwright, or equivalent.
• Ability to troubleshoot, test, and optimize code for performance and scalability.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git and GitHub.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring developers or leading small technical teams.
• Comfortable interacting with clients, gathering requirements, and presenting solutions.