Python Tech Lead

The role is centered on designing, developing, and maintaining serverless applications using Python and AWS technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building scalable and high-performance back-end systems, particularly using AWS services. This position requires strong leadership skills to guide teams and architect solutions, ensuring the success of fintech products.

• Architect and Develop Solutions: Design and implement scalable, secure back-end services using Python and AWS serverless technologies.
• Serverless Application Development: Build and maintain serverless applications utilizing AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, SNS, SQS, and more.
• Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, promoting software development best practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (front-end developers, product managers, DevOps engineers) to deliver solutions aligned with business needs.
• Automation and CI/CD: Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring for rapid deployment of services.
• Performance Optimization: Ensure back-end services are optimized for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Security: Ensure adherence to security best practices, including data protection and access controls.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation such as architecture diagrams, API documentation, and deployment guides.
• Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on trends in Python, AWS serverless technologies, and fintech/banking technology stacks.

• Minimum of 10 years of back-end software development experience.
• At least 6 years of hands-on experience with Python.
• Extensive experience with AWS serverless technologies (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, SNS, SQS, S3, ECS, EKS).
• Proven leadership experience in delivering cloud-based solutions, especially in fintech or banking.
• Strong proficiency in Python (Flask, Django).
• Deep understanding of AWS serverless architecture and best practices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS services (CodePipeline, CloudWatch, X-Ray).
• Ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Effective communication skills to explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

• Experience with other cloud platforms (Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with financial services regulations and compliance.
• AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, Developer).