Lead Python Backend Developer managing backend engineering team through complex challenges. Drive architectural vision with deep expertise in Python and GCP while mentoring engineers.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of high-performance, scalable, and secure backend systems using Python (FastAPI/Flask).
Drive the adoption of best practices within the Google Cloud Platform ecosystem (GKE, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, Cloud Spanner/SQL).
Propose and execute architectural changes that improve system resilience, reduce technical debt, and support long-term business goals.
Establish and enforce security best practices and coding standards across the entire backend stack.
Act as the technical lead for the engineering team, providing high-level guidance while remaining "hands-on" with complex features and debugging.
Oversee the code review process to ensure quality, maintainability, and adherence to CI/CD standards.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical growth.
Refine CI/CD pipelines and DevOps integration to streamline the development-to-production lifecycle.
Serve as the primary liaison between the engineering team and product managers, designers, and clients.
Translate complex business requirements into clear technical specifications and documentation.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of features that meet both user needs and technical constraints.
Requirements
10+ years of professional experience in software development with a heavy focus on Python.
Mastery of FastAPI (highly preferred) or Flask for building high-concurrency RESTful APIs.
Hands-on experience architecting and deploying applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Expert-level knowledge of unit testing, integration testing, and automated quality assurance.
Strong grasp of Data Structures, Algorithms, and System Design patterns.
Experience acting as a Technical Lead or Lead Developer for a team of 4+ engineers.
Exceptional ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
A "first-principles" approach to troubleshooting and resolving critical production issues.
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