CISIN - Lead Python Developer - Flask/Django (4-7 yrs)

Job Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Team Lead - Python/Django Developer with 4-7+ years of hands-on experience in building and leading high-performance development teams. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Python and Django frameworks, a passion for coding, and the ability to mentor and guide a team of developers. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications, ensuring code quality and driving best practices across the team.

Job Responsibilities :

- Lead and mentor a development team in designing, developing and maintaining web modules and functionalities using Python, Django, and Flask.

- Utilize intermediary knowledge of ReactJS, Vue 2, and related libraries to guide the team in front-end development.

- Conduct requirement analysis, provide accurate project estimations and ensure adherence to deadlines and coding standards.

- Oversee the development of Python-based APIs, functions and data processing modules, following design guidelines from senior developers and leads.

- Manage testing of developed modules to confirm functional readiness.

- Integrate web applications with PostgreSQL databases, third-party APIs and libraries to deliver end-to-end functionalities.

- Develop and optimize SQL queries to support application requirements.

- Implement best practices in application development and module implementation.

- Track daily progress, update timesheets and report status to management.

- Exhibit expertise in project estimation and contribute to process improvements.

Required Candidate Profile :

- 4-7+ years of experience in Python and Django development with a strong background in Flask and SQLAlchemy. FastAPI experience is a plus.

- Proficiency in configuration management processes and hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Azure DevOps (YAML, vNext builds).

- Solid understanding of RDBMS technologies (PostgreSQL, SQLite3, MySQL).

- Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).

- Hands-on experience with version control tools (Git, TFS) and metrics tools (SonarQube).

- Knowledge of object-relational mapping (ORM) and experience connecting with databases like MySQL.

- Intermediate experience in front-end technologies including ReactJS, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

- Deep understanding of multi-process architecture and Python's threading limitations.

- Experience with Docker, Docker Compose, Docker Repositories and Kubernetes.

- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

- Act as the primary contact for client-side technical expertise and demonstrate a commitment to improving technical practices and awareness.

- Maintain periodic reports and ensure compliance with confidentiality and security policies.

- Responsible for requirement analysis, project documentation and mentoring team members.