Indxx - Technical Lead - Python Applications (4-6 yrs)

ROLE SUMMARY :

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Lead - Python to spearhead a team of 3-4 developers, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality technical projects.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Python development, with a focus on scalable solutions, efficient team management, and effective project delivery.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES :

- Develop High-Quality Python Code : Write scalable, maintainable, and efficient Python code for various applications.

- Project Management : Oversee the delivery of technical projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.

- Team Leadership : Lead a team of 3-4 developers, fostering collaboration, productivity, and technical excellence.

- Work closely with senior managers to align team efforts with project goals.

- Design & Implementation : Architect and develop robust, high-performance applications with a focus on scalability and reliability.

- Debugging & Optimization : Identify and resolve application bottlenecks to ensure low-latency, high-availability performance.

- Integration : Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic, ensuring seamless application functionality.

- Security & Data Protection : Implement best practices for security, data protection, and privacy across the application stack.

- Data Management : Work with various data storage solutions and ensure their optimal integration within the application ecosystem.

- Team Development : Monitor development activities, unit testing, and progress reporting to ensure smooth project execution.

- Code Quality : Regularly review and optimize code for performance, stability, and scalability.

- Continuous Learning : Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying training opportunities to enhance the technical competence of the team.

REQUIRED SKILLS :

- Experience : Minimum 8 years of professional experience as a Python Developer, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or technical lead capacity.

Technical Expertise :

- Python Programming : Expertise in writing scalable Python applications using Python 3.x and frameworks such as Django or Flask.

- Libraries & Tools : Experience with data manipulation libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and NLP (Natural Language Processing) libraries like spaCy or NLTK.

- ORM : Deep understanding and practical experience with Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks like SQLAlchemy and Django ORM.

- Cloud & DevOps : Familiar with cloud services, particularly AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, etc.), and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

- Databases : Proficient in working with relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).

- API Integration : Experience in designing and integrating RESTful APIs and handling client-server communication.

- Version Control : Proficient in using Git for version control and knowledge of branching strategies.

- Testing : Experience with test frameworks such as PyTest, UnitTest, and other testing libraries for unit and integration testing.

- CI/CD : Experience in continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.

- Security Best Practices : Knowledge of security protocols, data encryption, and secure coding practices.

- Problem-Solving : Excellent diagnostic, troubleshooting, and analytical skills to address complex technical challenges.

- Adaptability : Ability to rapidly adapt to new technologies and development methodologies as needed.

- Leadership : Strong interpersonal skills to manage, mentor, and motivate a small team of developers.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field