Lead Backend Developer (Python)

Responsibilities

• Lead the design development and delivery of backend solutions using Python-based technologies with a strong focus on scalable and maintainable system design.
• Analyze business and technical requirements and independently design and implement backend services and APIs to meet project needs.
• Build and maintain robust backend applications using Python and related frameworks ensuring performance reliability and security.
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers QA engineers DevOps teams and other cross-functional stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to the development team including task planning mentorship guidance on implementation approaches and support in resolving technical challenges.
• Work directly with clients to understand requirements clarify expectations communicate progress and ensure high-quality delivery aligned with business goals.
• Represent the team professionally in client interactions and help maintain the companys reputation through strong ownership accountability and delivery standards.
• Review code enforce engineering best practices and promote high standards in architecture coding testing and documentation.
• Ensure backend systems are optimized for scalability maintainability and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to technical documentation including solution designs implementation details and operational guides while ensuring project knowledge is clearly captured and shared.
• Support collaboration across teams and drive smooth coordination in a fast-paced development environment.

Qualifications

• 6 years of overall software engineering experience with at least 4 years of hands-on experience in Python development.
• Proven experience in a lead or senior-level backend engineering role with the ability to guide a team and take ownership of technical delivery.
• Strong proficiency in Python and backend development practices.
• Hands-on experience with FastAPI and solid experience in designing and building RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL including schema design query writing and performance optimization.
• Practical experience with Docker for containerized development and deployment workflows.
• Experience with frameworks and technologies such as Django Wagtail Valkey OpenSearch DocumentDB and Firebase is an advantage.
• Strong ability to translate requirements into technical designs and implement reliable solutions with minimal supervision.
• Good understanding of backend architecture design principles coding standards and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team coordinate with cross-functional teams and drive development efforts collaboratively.
• Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to handle direct client interactions in a professional and solution-oriented manner.
• Experience writing clear and effective technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills ownership mindset and the ability to adapt quickly to evolving project requirements.

Benefits

• Great Remuneration
• Flexible Work Arrangement
• Performance Bonus
• Private Health Insurance
• Accelerated Career Growth
• Latest Tech Equipment
• International Exposure
• Exciting Company Events