Python Technical Lead

Experience: 8+ Years

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

On-site / Hybrid

Job Summary

We are looking for Python Technical Leads with proven experience designing and leading large-scale SaaS platforms. This role requires robust architectural ownership, deep expertise in distributed and event-driven systems, and the ability to guide teams in building highly scalable, reliable products.

Key Responsibilities
Own and define backend architecture for the SaaS platform
Design and lead implementation of distributed, event-driven systems
Drive platform-wide usage of Kafka-based messaging architectures
Define data strategies using SQL, NoSQL, and graph databases
Ensure scalability, availability, security, and performance
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to teams
Review system designs, code, and architectural decisions
Collaborate with product, DevOps, and leadership teams
Lead incident reviews, architectural improvements, and long-term roadmap
Support hiring, technical evaluations, and team growth





Mandatory Skills & Qualifications
8+ years of professional software development experience
Expert-level proficiency in Python (must)
Solid experience designing distributed systems at scale
Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
Strong experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures
Proven experience building and scaling SaaS platforms
Strong system design and architectural skills
Experience leading technical teams and large codebases
Robust understanding of microservices, reliability, and scalability patterns
Extensive experience in Linux-based production environments

Good to Have
Experience with graph databases (Neo4j, JanusGraph, etc.)
Strong hands-on experience with Java
Experience with Kubernetes, cloud-native platforms
Knowledge of security, authentication, and data protection practices

Pay: From ₹160,000.00 per month Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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