Lead Software Engineer (Python)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based services and libraries, with a strong focus on process management, inter-process communication, and automation on Linux systems.

Technical Leadership:

• Make critical decisions related to platform architecture, scalability, and overall functionality. Lead complex software development initiatives while ensuring high standards of performance and reliability.

System Performance & Optimization:

• Continuously monitor, optimize, and automate system performance to improve scalability and reliability.

Mentorship & Team Collaboration:

• Lead, delegate, and mentor junior engineers. Foster a collaborative environment that promotes innovation, knowledge sharing, and cross-team alignment with business goals.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with product, design, and other engineering teams to gather requirements and design technical solutions in alignment with business and Agile goals.

Innovation & Tools Implementation:

• Identify and implement innovative tools, frameworks, and processes that enhance productivity and maintainability within the team.

Incident Resolution:

• Participate in incident troubleshooting and resolution, ensuring timely fixes for production issues and minimizing downtime.

Champion Agile Practices:

• Lead the adoption of Agile engineering practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks to ensure high-quality code delivery.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in software development, focusing on Python and Linux systems.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong proficiency in Python, particularly with frameworks like Flask, FastAPI, or Django. Solid experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs.

Linux Expertise:

• Deep understanding of Linux systems, shell scripting, and system internals. Strong experience with process management and system-level programming on Linux.

Software Engineering Skills:

• Proven ability to write secure, maintainable, and high-quality code, following best practices in software engineering.

DevOps and Agile:

• Strong understanding of Agile engineering practices and DevOps principles, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

Problem Solving:

• Excellent problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail, especially in performance tuning and debugging.