Lead Software Engineer - Python (6-10 yrs)

Role & Responsibilities :

- Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex, scalable, reliable, and highly available features for world-class SaaS products and services.

- Guide the engineering team in adopting best practices for software development, code quality, and architecture.

- Make strategic architectural and technical decisions, ensuring the scalability, security, and performance of software applications.

- Proactively identify, prioritize, and address technical debt to improve system performance, maintainability, and long-term scalability, ensuring a solid foundation for future development.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product managers, designers, and stakeholders) to define project scope, requirements, and timelines.

- Mentor and coach team members, providing technical guidance and fostering professional development.

- Oversee code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and maintaining high code quality standards.

- Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and technologies to increase team productivity and product quality.

- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and keep the team at the cutting edge.

- Ensure project timelines and goals are met, managing risks and resolving any technical challenges that arise during development.

- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, promoting open communication and problem-solving.

- Imbibe and maintain a strong customer delight attitude while designing and building products.

Ideal Candidate :

- 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of leading engineering teams and mentoring junior developers.

- Strong expertise in designing and developing scalable backend systems, web services, and REST APIs using Python/Django or similar frameworks.

- Solid understanding of cloud-based architectures and microservices, with experience in deploying and maintaining SaaS applications.

- Solid experience in software engineering principles, including CI / CD pipelines, unit testing, code reviews, and version control (e.g., Git).

- Proficiency in working with databases like PostgreSQL, and experience in optimizing queries and ensuring high availability.

- Deep knowledge of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.

- Experience with frontend technologies such as React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, and an understanding of how they integrate with backend services.

- Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and make informed technical decisions in dynamic environments.

- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to empathize with customer needs and translate them into impactful software solutions.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Collaborative team player, willing to support and work closely with cross-functional teams.

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science from a reputable institution.