Leads software engineers while owning application architecture, technical design, coding standards, reviews, planning, and mentoring. Develops scalable Python applications, RESTful APIs, and backend services using frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, or Flask. Designs database schemas and data-access layers, optimizes performance, troubleshoots production issues, and performs debugging and root-cause analysis. Works with relational and NoSQL databases, cloud platforms, DevOps tooling, messaging systems, testing frameworks, observability tools, and Agile/Scrum practices.
Technical Leadership
- Lead
a team of software engineers and provide technical direction, guidance,
and mentoring.
- Own
technical design and architecture decisions for applications and services.
- Conduct
design and code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering best
practices.
- Define
coding standards, development practices, and technical guidelines.
- Identify
technical risks, dependencies, and areas for improvement.
- Participate
in estimation, planning, sprint ceremonies, and technical discussions.
Software Development
- Design
and develop scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications
using Python.
- Develop
RESTful APIs and backend services using frameworks such as FastAPI,
Django, or Flask.
- Design
modular, reusable, and testable software components.
- Troubleshoot
complex production issues and provide effective solutions.
- Perform
performance optimization, debugging, and root-cause analysis.
Database & Data Technologies
- Work
with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
- Experience
with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, or Redis is
desirable.
- Design
efficient database schemas, queries, indexes, and data-access layers.
- Understand
caching, transaction management, and database performance optimization.
Typical Technology Skills
Languages: Python, SQL
Backend: FastAPI, Django, Flask
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis
Cloud: AWS / Azure / GCP
DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Terraform
Messaging: Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS/SNS
Testing: PyTest, Unit Testing, Integration Testing
Version Control: Git, GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket
Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry
Development Methodology: Agile / Scrum
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