Job Title: Python Lead Developer

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid 3 Days Onsite)
Duration: Long-Term Contract / Full-Time
Experience Required: 10 15+ Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Python Lead Developer to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Python development, cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and REST APIs, along with proven technical leadership capabilities. This role requires collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring developers, and delivering high-quality software solutions in an Agile environment.

Required Qualifications
  • 10 15+ years of overall software development experience.
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in Python development.
  • Strong expertise in Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
  • Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
  • Strong object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts and design patterns.
  • Experience with asynchronous programming and multiprocessing.
  • Solid experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Redis).
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Experience with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git.
  • Knowledge of message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or AWS SQS.
  • Strong debugging, performance tuning, and application optimization skills.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with Generative AI, LLM integrations, or AI-powered applications.
  • Familiarity with LangChain, OpenAI APIs, Azure OpenAI, or AWS Bedrock.
  • Experience building event-driven architectures.
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
  • Exposure to data engineering frameworks such as Spark or Airflow.
  • Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or Splunk.
  • Knowledge of security best practices including OAuth2, JWT, and API security.
  • Experience working in financial services or enterprise environments is a plus.
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Lead the architecture, design, and development of enterprise-grade Python applications.
  • Develop scalable REST APIs and microservices using modern Python frameworks.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and product owners to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Lead code reviews and enforce coding standards, security, and best practices.
  • Mentor and guide junior and senior developers.
  • Design cloud-native solutions using AWS, Azure, or GCP services.
  • Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
  • Integrate third-party APIs and enterprise applications.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and provide long-term technical solutions.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and technical discussions.
  • Create technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and deployment guides.
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