Sr. Python Developer / Python Lead

Backend across Python and Node, the Postgres and Mongo under it, and the AWS it runs on — plus the code reviews and delivery calls that come with Lead. Roles & responsibilities Over 5 years of development experience, proficient in Python, Node, and frameworks like Django, Flask and Fastapi. Expertise in front-end web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React. Experience in writing better code and conducting code reviews, with an understanding of system scaling while maintaining security. Proficient in designing, implementing, and optimising SQL and No-SQL databases, like Postgresql and MongoDB. Knowledgeable about big database technologies like Elastic, with experience working on cloud platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud. Proven track record in planning and executing high-quality software projects. Experience in project coordination and delivery management within a product-based model, with familiarity with Agile methodologies. Proficiency in DevOps practices including CI/CD, with knowledge of microservices and serverless computing preferred. Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills. Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of breaking down complex issues into manageable tasks. Skilled in devising implementation strategies for event-driven data integration according to business requirements. Familiarity with emerging tools such as columnar and NoSQL databases, and unstructured data. Required skills 5+ years of relevant backend development experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Strong development experience with at least one Python web framework (Django, Flask, or FastAPI). Experience with PostgreSQL and writing efficient SQL queries. Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Redis, or DynamoDB. Proficiency in building RESTful APIs. Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized deployments. Cloud platform experience, preferably AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda). Working knowledge of message brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka. Proficient with Git and version control workflows. Familiarity with Kubernetes or other container orchestration tools. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables. Good to have: experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools. Good to have: basic understanding of frontend stack (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Good to have: exposure to microservices and event-driven architecture.