Lead Python Engineer (with GenAI Experience)

5+ years experience in Software Development and 2+ years in Tech Lead / Team Lead roles on large-scale software projects Strong product mindset with experience in team organization, task prioritization, and project planning Ability to make and own technical and architectural decisions Strong problem-solving and proactive approach Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-team collaboration Strong analytical and organizational abilities; able to manage dependencies, risks, and cross-team planning Hands-on experience with Python 3, including asynchronous programming Experience with backend frameworks (FastAPI, Django DRF) Experience designing and developing microservices or modular architectures Strong knowledge of relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (Redis, MongoDB) databases Experience with vector storage (e.g., Qdrant) Understanding of testing strategies (pytest, TDD/BDD principles) Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and production deployments Strong experience with Kubernetes and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) Knowledge of clean code principles, SOLID, typing (mypy, Pydantic) Experience with scalability, production monitoring, and incident management Experience building GenAI or LLM-powered products

Own backend architecture and technical decisions for scalable, high-load systems Lead the team in designing, implementing, and maintaining backend services and APIs Guide technical design reviews, code quality, and engineering best practices Balance hands-on development (~40–60%) with leadership and mentoring (~40–60%) Oversee scalability, performance optimization, and reliability of production systems Lead incident response, bug fixing, and production issue resolution Provide technical guidance for AI/LLM-powered features, such as chatbots and voice-to-text integration Collaborate closely with Product, Frontend, and AI/ML teams to translate requirements into technical solutions Drive adoption of observability, monitoring, and testing standards across the team Mentor and support engineers to foster team growth and knowledge sharing